Job Description

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 private and Federal sector. This role is a part time position that will offer 20 hours per week. Education in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology along with work history in environmental investigation and remediation experience is crucial for success in this role.

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 are imperative. Field work may be required including the oversight of subcontractors.

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

• Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.
• Conducts research and does investigation work as required.
• Plans and organizes project studies.
• Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.
• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.
• May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology & 6 plus years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• US Citizen, for access to DoD project sites
• Must successfully pass preemployment background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related discipline.
• 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
• 8 + years of experience within the consulting industry.
• Experienced with environmental science principles, including site assessment and characterization, remediation, risk assessment, environmental chemistry, etc.
• 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, 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.

Additional Information

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, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

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