Entry-level Environmental Scientist

3 weeks ago


Germantown, United States AECOM Full time

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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**Job Description**:
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to be based in our Germantown, Maryland office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.
- This position is expected to begin June 2024._

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

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

+ Collects, interprets, and records data; conducts analyses; and compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

+ Learn and perform human health and ecological risk assessment tasks in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.

+ Learn and maintain work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.

+ Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

+ Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.

+ Providing field services for site investigation; soil, air, and groundwater sample collection; and related work.

+ Provide office support for data management and report preparation.

+ Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Requirements**:
+ Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Geology, or a related field of study.

+ Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

+ Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
+ Relevant experience supporting/performing human health risk assessment calculations in an environmental consulting setting.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

+ Knowledge of EPA risk assessment guidance.

+ Knowledge of vapor intrusion assessment, statistics, or ecological risk assessment.

+ Detail oriented and still able to understand/comply with the big picture/goals of a project.

+ Self-learner with the ability to multi-task.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Flexible - can adapt to shifting priorities.

+ Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

+ Take direction from project/task managers.

Additional Information

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $50,000.00 - $64,000.00.

About AECOM

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 program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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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.

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