Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Engineer for employment in the Denver, Colorado or Colorado Springs, Colorado office. This position will support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.

This position is expected to begin in May 2024.

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

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analysis, and compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, and sediment; prepare samples for shipping; and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analysis based on well-defined guidelines.
• Coordination with task and project managers; working with on-site subcontractors and field staff; and supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Provide technical expertise support.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require significant travel (several months a year) within the United States.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Database, GIS, CAD, and visualization software skills.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment without assistance up to 50 lbs.
• Previous experience or proven ability in operating a full-size pickup truck.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and being medically fit for wearing a respirator.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not available for this position.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• The offered rate of compensation ( Colorado locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00/yr.
• 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 programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

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.