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Environmental Scientist Oshkosh, Wisconsin

AECOM

Environmental Scientist Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Scientist II to join our Remediation team in our Oshkosh office. You will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering remediation consulting services to our key clients.

    Candidates should have a B.S. in the geological, hydrogeological, or environmental sciences, or engineering, as well as 2+ years of experience in the environmental industry or consulting. This position also requires excellent written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently.

    The candidate will have the opportunity to work on emergent contaminant projects including PFAS assessments and remediation projects which are located within the Midwest. 

    • Geologic/hydrogeologic experts assessing surface water to groundwater transport modeling
    • Remediation engineers planning for implementation of cutting edge PFAS-impacted surface water, groundwater, soil, and sediment remediation
    • Environmental specialists evaluating remedial options for PFAS-impacted sediments
    • Landfill compliance and monitoring of groundwater and landfill gas remedial systems.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Field activities consisting of air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation.
    • Task or project management and lead teams for field activities consisting of air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation.
    • Assist with gathering and analyzing geological and hydrogeological data in both the field and office settings.
    • Assist in preparation of written reports, work plans, and technical memorandums and analysis of data and development of supported conclusions.
    • Assist in preparation and implementation of work plans, cost estimates, data compilation/analysis, and report preparation (text, tables, figures, and calculations).
    • Perform independent hands-on fieldwork, oversee contractors (laboratory, drillers, surveyors), and other field personnel, and interact with clients/client representatives.
    • Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
    • Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
    • Health and safety planning and hazard recognition.
    • Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    • B.S. in the geological, hydrogeological, or environmental sciences, or engineering or any related field.
    • 2+ years of experience in environmental remediation industry (private or public).
    • Valid driver's license.

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

    • 2+ years of experience environmental remediation industry (private or public).
    • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
    • Experience working on U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources led projects
    • Wisconsin Department of Health Asbestos Certification (Inspector or Supervisor)
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike.
    • Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2 hour drive of home office, and occasionally further.
    • Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master changing situations

    Additional Information

    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.

    HERE, YOU WILL HAVE FREEDOM TO GROW IN A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.

    We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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.

    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.

    We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

    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.

    Join us and let’s get started.