Environmental Scientist I

4 weeks ago


Arlington, United States Appcast Full time
Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a hard-working Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to be based in our Arlington, VA office.

This position is expected to begin in September 2022.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

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

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:

  • Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position.

  • 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.

What we offer
We will give you 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. 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. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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