Entry Level Environmental Engineer - AECOM

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AECOM is actively seeking an Entry Level Environmental Engineer for employment within our Environmental Remediation Practices group in our Salt Lake City (Murray), Utah office to support soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects.  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.

This position is expected to begin in Fall 2024.

Tasks will include:

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data, groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging and oversight of subcontractors.
• Producing accurate and complete documentation of operation, inspections, and compliance.
• Preparing field documents, and collecting, processing and interpreting field data.
• Supporting office tasks, including data analysis and report preparation.
• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
• Traveling to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. 
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.

Preferred Qualifications

• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling practices.

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position.
• 15-20% field work is required.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Murray, Utah.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Murray, Utah on a scheduled basis.

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.