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AECOM is seeking an Environmental Operations Engineer to support industrial and refinery clients with the operation, maintenance, and optimization of groundwater recovery and remediation systems. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for groundwater extraction and treatment systems, ensuring reliable performance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for site operations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior technical staff, and contribute to the planning and execution of complex environmental projects. This position offers opportunities for increased leadership responsibility, client engagement, and project management growth within a dynamic environmental practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize groundwater recovery, extraction, conveyance, and treatment systems at refinery and industrial facilities.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight of operations and maintenance (O&M) activities to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate system performance data and develop recommendations for operational improvements, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Coordinate with operations personnel, project managers, environmental professionals, and clients to support successful project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, operational summaries, maintenance recommendations, and regulatory documentation.
• Support budgeting, planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance and system enhancement activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and environmental professionals, supporting their professional development and project delivery responsibilities.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a trusted technical advisor on groundwater recovery and remediation system operations.
• Support health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance initiatives across project sites.
• Assist with developing proposals, scopes of work, and technical approaches for environmental and remediation projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of professional experience supporting environmental remediation systems, industrial operations, or groundwater recovery systems, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• 12+ years of experience supporting the operation, maintenance, optimization, and management of groundwater recovery, treatment, or remediation systems within refinery or industrial environments.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing technical teams, field staff, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and environmental professionals.
• Strong understanding of groundwater remediation technologies, treatment processes, and environmental systems operations.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client relationship management.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This position does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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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