Job Description

AECOM is seeking a hard-working __ ENTRY-LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST to be based in our ARLINGTON, VA office. This position is expected to begin December/January 2022-2023.

The Entry-Level Environmental Scientist will support our EHS team within our Environment business line. This position will support a wide variety of environmental consulting projects within our environmental business line for federal clients spanning all media areas. 

Work will include regulatory compliance, on site field work as well as participation in other environment-related projects and tasks.  The appropriately qualified applicant will demonstrate knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements and environmental science principles, while supporting efforts related to policy and technical guidance development; support to technical projects (e.g., project files, project reporting, meeting facilitation, and conference support); implementation of data collection methods; and quality control of project. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support to technical projects
• Perform environmental regulatory research and analysis
• Interface with clients to identify technical requirements
• Write technical documents
• Develop and assist with management of EHS regulatory compliance programs for federal clients, including tasks associated with permits, audits, planning, reporting, and recordkeeping for multiple environmental media areas. 
• Understand applicable EHS regulations and prepare and provide summary of relevant requirements for projects.
• Projects will include work in an office environment as well as field assignments at client sites. 
• May be required to attend meetings on client's behalf.
• Assist with tasks associated with pre and post field activities such as preparations of work plans and health and safety plans (HASPs), obtaining permits, soliciting subcontractors, and contributing to report preparation.
• Coordinate work and seek input as appropriate from the Sr. Project Manager and Senior Technical Resources to make certain that the work performed is safely and consistent with the project expectations.
• Overall general support for environmental projects.
• Work in teams of scientist and technicians in execution of project tasks
• Perform environmental regulatory research and analysis
• Meet required schedules while producing quality work
• Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles, and presenting project outputs for final delivery
• Work independently with minimal supervision and complete multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Work both in a team environment and without supervision
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

Additional Information

• Relocation per diem is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position. Candidates will be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening upon hire.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.