Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Entry Level Environmental Scientist for immediate employment in the Fort Liberty, NC office (onsite at the Directorate of Public Works).

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope
• Collecting and entering data, and applying technical principles and theories
• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
• Performing site visits and field observations
• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
• Expertise with ESRI suite of GIS software products including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox
• Expertise in performing spatial analysis to calculate linear measurements as well as asset density within defined areas

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• BA/BS + None or AA/AS (US) + 2 Years of relevant experience or HS/GED + 4 Years of relevant experience demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of this work, US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to work independently to deliver GIS project deliverables and work collaboratively when necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, will be required to drive to various site locations throughout Military base to do site inspections.
• In addition to AECOM's Pre Employment Background and Drug Screening requirements, in order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's background requirements, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.
• Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in indoor and outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions, including heat, and cold.
• Frequently (more than 50% of workday) standing/walking and performing keyboard/mouse operations. Often (25-50% of the workday) performing repetitive or fine hand movements. Occasionally (10-25% of the workday) operating vehicles and climbing stairs. Rarely (less than 10% of the workday) performing work with arms above shoulder level, repetitive bending/stooping, working alone in isolated/remote areas, and lifting less than 25 to 50 pounds.
• This position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety shoes/boots and hard hat.

Preferred Requirements:

• Must be able to mobilize to Fort Liberty within a reasonable commuting distance.
• Ability to update features and associated attributes based on conditions observed during field assessments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Maps, and other common business software and web-based applications.
• Experience collecting location data using mapping grade GPS and post processing data.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience conducting field work including inventories of water, wastewater, and stormwater system assets and compliance assessment.

Additional Information

• In addition to AECOM's Pre Employment Background and Drug Screening requirements, in order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services, you will be required to pass the client's background requirements, which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.
• Due to the nature of this work US Citizenship is required .
• Relocation Benefits are not available for this position.

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About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.