Entry Level Environmental Scientist Jobs in California

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AECOM is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Team in Long Beach, California. The successful candidate will support environmental investigation, monitoring, and remediation projects throughout Southern California while working alongside experienced scientists, geologists, and engineers. This role offers a mix of field and office responsibilities, including environmental data collection, site investigations, technical reporting, and project support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental site investigations, monitoring programs, and remediation projects under the guidance of project managers and technical leads.
• Collect environmental samples including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor.
• Coordinate with and oversee subcontractors, including drilling, excavation, survey, and laboratory services.
• Maintain accurate field records, logs, chain-of-custody documentation, and photographic documentation.
• Manage, organize, and review environmental field and laboratory data.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, tables, figures, and other project deliverables.
• Support development of site conceptual models and interpretation of environmental data.
• Follow AECOM, client, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as project needs require.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and varying site conditions.
• Must successfully pass a motor vehicle records review, substance screening, and medical surveillance program as conditions of employment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting environmental investigations or remediation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in field and office environments, including internships, research projects, or academic fieldwork.
• Experience with environmental sampling techniques and field documentation practices.
• Experience supporting soil borings, monitoring well installation, or other subsurface investigations.
• Strong technical writing, data management, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with environmental contractors or field teams.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR training.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental stewardship.

• Immediate opening available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Position requires a combination of field and office work.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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