Environmental Engineer - Remediation - AECOM

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AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer, with a minimum of 4 years of experience, to be based out of our Long Beach, California office.

The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering and a successful work history in environmental investigations and environmental site remediation of chemical contaminated sites.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Project and task support, data analysis, report writing, assisting with cost estimating, remedial plan preparation, and design support.

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Serves as task lead for environmental projects working under the supervision of a Project Manager and coordinates efforts of support staff.

• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.

• Works with a team to develop proposed approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods previously developed.

• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations.

• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.

• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel and field work support.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed. 

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Environmental Engineering or related field and a Minimum of (4) four years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience.

• Valid Driver's license.

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

• Candidates will be required to pass pre-employment assessments/screens which would include a background check and motor vehicle records.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.

• P.E. License for California or able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

• Strong technical report writing skills and the ability to develop design specifications.

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour annual refresher certification.

• Ability to assist with the preparation of cost estimates for various remediation plans and remediation activities.

• Experience with response and environmental investigations and through site clean-up and closure.

• Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.

• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects.

• Positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work may be required including oversight of subcontractors.

• CAD experience a plus.

• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs.

About AECOM

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. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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