Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Air Quality Scientists to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting team in our New York City office. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering professional consulting services to our key clients.

This position is expected to begin in June/July 2025.

AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting group in New York and New Jersey is seeking a qualified scientist to perform air quality and/or noise impact analyses through using mathematical modeling tools and conducting ambient and source air and noise monitoring programs. In addition to office work, candidate will be required to perform field work in both urban and rural settings.

The candidate will join a large established team conducting environmental assessment and remediation projects across the states of New York and New Jersey. The candidate will communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as a part of a project team. Note this role may require travel outside of New York and New Jersey (from days to weeks) to support projects as needed across the United States.

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

• Performing routine fieldwork working under close supervision from project managers. Field work may include remedial oversight in
• Participating in site visits and coordinating and assisting field staff as required.
• Performing work in accordance with agreed upon responsibilities and schedule under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of job-specific federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assigned job specifications.
• Collecting and analyzing data under the supervision of an experienced scientist/engineer.
• Attending meetings and reporting on project tasks.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science or related field + 0 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work US Citizenship is required.
• Estimated office/field time: 70% / 30%. Must be willing to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ year of experience related to Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science or related field
• Strong analytical and computational skill.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team a must.
• Eager to learn various air and noise modeling software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Candidate must have excellent technical writing skills and ability to effectively discussion his or her work.
• Candidate must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently.
• Candidate must be experienced with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ArcGIS, sound levels meter, and/or air monitoring equipment a plus.
• Experience with modelling software (AutoCAD, AERMOD, MOVES, CadnaA or SoundPLAN) also a plus
• Candidate must be able to pass requirements of an OSHA screening physical (HAZWOPER).

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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.