Environmental Specialist

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support the Environmental business line in the Chelmsford, MA office.

• Utilize scientific principles, theories, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques to collect samples and complete chain-of-custody paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences to explain observations.
• Conduct oversight of subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Perform field sampling and other field remedial activities on Superfund and Federal Facility sites.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality.
• Coordinate with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science, plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• US Citizenship is required.

• Coursework and experience in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or other related disciplines.
• Experience with Quality Assurance Project Plan (UFP-QAPP) development, environmental field sampling, and laboratory coordination on EPA Superfund Sites.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling databases, data validation, and data evaluation.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models and preparing remediation strategies.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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.