Environmental Scientist - 2 years of Exp. Minimum - AECOM

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AECOM is actively seeking a mid-level environmental scientist for employment to be a task leader for a variety of military environmental projects (i.e., Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Remedial Actions) within the Federal sector. The successful candidate will have at a minimum a BS in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology with a successful work history of environmental investigation and remediation projects in Honolulu. 

The 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, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety is imperative. Field work may be required including the oversight of subcontractors.

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

• Project and task management, client interaction, cost estimating, remedial systems design, overseeing implementation/construction of remedial actions, technical report writing, and mentoring.

• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with periodic travel.

• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety is imperative.

• Anticipation of job-related tasks is about a 70/30 percent split between office and fieldwork.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology and 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of relevant experience and or education.

• Valid driver’s license.

• US Citizen, for access to DoD project sites

• Ability to successfully obtain a DBIDs pass to gain access to any required federal military installation site locations

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related discipline.

• Ability to travel at least 30% of the time 

• 3 years of experience within the consulting industry.

• Experienced with environmental science principles, including site assessment and characterization, remediation, risk assessment, environmental chemistry, etc.

• Experience military munitions response and environmental projects

• Possess current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and Supervisor certifications and be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and preparing technical reports.

• Experience using ArcGIS and generating maps and report figures.

• Excellent skills in written and spoken communication (including polished client presentation skills), organization, and time management.

• Field work will be required, including oversight of subcontractors.

• Ability to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or Geology and 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of relevant experience and or education.

• Valid driver’s license.

• US Citizen, for access to DoD project sites

• Ability to successfully obtain a DBIDs pass to gain access to any required federal military installation site locations

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related discipline.

• Ability to travel at least 30% of the time 

• 3 years of experience within the consulting industry.

• Experienced with environmental science principles, including site assessment and characterization, remediation, risk assessment, environmental chemistry, etc.

• Experience military munitions response and environmental projects

• Possess current 40-Hour HAZWOPER and Supervisor certifications and be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and preparing technical reports.

• Experience using ArcGIS and generating maps and report figures.

• Excellent skills in written and spoken communication (including polished client presentation skills), organization, and time management.

• Field work will be required, including oversight of subcontractors.

• Ability to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.