Environmental Scientist II

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AECOM is actively seeking a mid-level environmental scientist for employment to be a task leader for a variety of military environmental projects (i.e., Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Remedial Actions) within the Federal sector. The successful candidate will have at a minimum a BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology with a successful work history of environmental investigation and remediation projects. 

The candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety is imperative. Field work may be required including the oversight of subcontractors.

AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects and career opportunities. Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Project and task management, client interaction, cost estimating, remedial systems design, overseeing implementation/construction of remedial actions, technical report writing, and mentoring.
• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with periodic travel.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety is imperative.
• Anticipated division of job-related tasks is about a 70/30 percent split between office and fieldwork.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology & 2+ years of experience
• Valid driver’s license.
• US Citizen, for access to DoD project sites
• Ability to successfully obtain a DBIDs pass to gain access to any required federal military installation site locations
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time
• Must successfully pass pre-employment background check

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience within the consulting industry.
• Experienced with environmental science principles, including site assessment and characterization, remediation, risk assessment, environmental chemistry, etc.
• Experience military munitions response and environmental projects
• Possess current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and Supervisor certifications and be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and preparing technical reports.
• Experience using ArcGIS and generating maps and report figures.
• Excellent skills in written and spoken communication (including polished client presentation skills), organization, and time management.
• Field work will be required, including oversight of subcontractors.
• Ability to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.

Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM’s Remediation, Restoration and Redevelopment Practice 
AECOM delivers innovative and often complex solutions to meet our clients’ objectives. Because we address many different impacted sites – from munitions to PFAS to algae blooms and beyond – every project in our global practice is different. That’s exciting, especially because our worldwide internal technical practice network connects us in real time to explore best practices from experts near and far. We offer full life-cycle solutions for projects – from due diligence through restoration and redevelopment to outreach programs that engage stakeholders and generate goodwill in the community. Our experts integrate scientific and engineering knowledge with responsive and cost-effective project management, strong communication skills, and an understanding of regulatory strategies and challenges. AECOM has the depth and breadth of resources to address significant remedial site challenges, and we support the development of our technical staff to be their best via professional mentorship and development. AECOM provides a stringent internal project manager certificate program to help you succeed in that career path. Learn more about our Remediation, Restoration and Redevelopment services.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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