Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to be based in our Orange/Sacramento/Oakland, CA offices. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin May 2023.

JOB OVERVIEW: 

The Entry-Level Environmental Engineer will support our Remediation team in California. We are seeking motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental remediation career.

The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering. Knowledge of environmental investigations and remediation is preferred. The expectation for this position is 60% field and 40% office.  Travelling to project sites would be local and/or regional to the Los Angeles Basin area.  This is not a remote position.

Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Support AECOM projects in the areas of contaminated sediments, soil and groundwater remediation and environmental compliance.
• Perform field work such as monitoring or sampling of various media to support data collection and data management for projects.
• Work with senior level staff to support technical analysis and deliverables for current and prospective clients for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, remedial action, fate and transport modeling, innovative sampling approaches, etc.
• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer.
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, contractors, engineering consultants, and external agencies.
• Technical writing will be a main part of this position, assisting with environmental site assessments and soil/groundwater investigation reporting.
• Engage in internal Technical Practice Groups, coordinate with company’s regional and national experts and professional development.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must 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.
• Positive attitude and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.
• Field work may be required including oversight of subcontractors.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs( i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Additional Information

• Travel is required for this position.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Candidates may be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening, drug test, and/or medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $56,252 - $98,441.

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.

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.

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