Job Description
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to be based in our Omaha, NE office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line, primarily supporting Federal projects.
This position is expected to begin July / August 2023.
Job Overview :
The Entry-Level Environmental Engineer will serve as a team member in the office and the field, assisting project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation.
The ideal candidate will be willing and able to learn new skills and methods on challenging field and office assignments in a collaborative team environment.
Our teams work on complex remediation projects, pulling the right resources from across the company to support project needs.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that will challenge you technically while giving you the opportunity to work with senior individuals with a variety of experiences.
Together, these opportunities will aid in your growth in this industry. We are seeking motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental remediation career.
AECOM offers competitive salaries, excellent opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package.
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to :
- Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
- Prepare technical work plans and reports.
- Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
- Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment;
prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
- Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
- Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
- Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
- Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
- Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
- Provide technical expertise support.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications :
- Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
- Ability to travel for fieldwork and / or meetings. This position may require significant travel (several months a year) within the United States.
- Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
- Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable
- Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
- Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
- Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.
- Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance 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.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
- This is an in-office position. Candidates are expected to reside in the Omaha, NE area or relocate if necessary.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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