Entry-Level Environmental Scientist - AECOM
Charlotte, NC
About the Job
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist for employment with the EHS Department in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.
The successful candidate will have enough experience to be able to independently conduct field work and prepare the associated reports for a wide variety of building hazardous material projects/surveys. The position will require that the candidate be available to perform work in both the field and office and be able to travel out-of-town for durations ranging from one week to three months, as needed.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
+ Environmental/Property Due Diligence (Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), limited environmental compliance reviews (LECRs), health and safety assessments.
+ Building surveys for potential hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, mold, poly-chlorinated biphenyls [PCBs])
+ Subsurface assessment of potentially contaminated media (soil, groundwater, soil gas)
+ Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Audits.
+ Coordination and preparation of written reports, work plans, and technical memorandums and analysis of data and development of supported conclusions.
+ Environmental fieldwork possibly including drilling, well installation, aquifer testing, as well as collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data.
+ Preparation and implementation of work plans, cost estimates, data compilation/analysis, and report preparation (text, tables, figures, and calculations)
+ Perform independent hands-on fieldwork, oversee contractors (laboratory, drillers, surveyors), and other field personnel, and interact with clients/client representatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelors degree in Environmental and Earth Sciences.
+ Due to the nature of work, US citizenship required.
Preferred Requirements
+ Ability to interact with architects and engineers on fast-paced building renovation designs requiring the development of asbestos/building hazardous materials. program requirements, drawings, specifications, and design narratives.
+ EHS regulatory compliance planning, training and/or permitting (spill prevention, stormwater pollution prevention, emergency action planning, risk management planning, process safety management, etc.).
+ Project management experience related to asbestos and other hazmat projects.
+ Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical writing; highly effective organization and multi-tasking skills.
+ Must have the required skills to perform field surveys independently with minimal supervision, as well as to be able to produce the written deliverable in the office.
Additional Information
+ Relocation is not available for this position.
+ Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $45,000.00 - $64,000.00.
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.
ReqID: J10117393
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist for employment with the EHS Department in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.
The successful candidate will have enough experience to be able to independently conduct field work and prepare the associated reports for a wide variety of building hazardous material projects/surveys. The position will require that the candidate be available to perform work in both the field and office and be able to travel out-of-town for durations ranging from one week to three months, as needed.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
+ Environmental/Property Due Diligence (Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), limited environmental compliance reviews (LECRs), health and safety assessments.
+ Building surveys for potential hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, mold, poly-chlorinated biphenyls [PCBs])
+ Subsurface assessment of potentially contaminated media (soil, groundwater, soil gas)
+ Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Audits.
+ Coordination and preparation of written reports, work plans, and technical memorandums and analysis of data and development of supported conclusions.
+ Environmental fieldwork possibly including drilling, well installation, aquifer testing, as well as collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data.
+ Preparation and implementation of work plans, cost estimates, data compilation/analysis, and report preparation (text, tables, figures, and calculations)
+ Perform independent hands-on fieldwork, oversee contractors (laboratory, drillers, surveyors), and other field personnel, and interact with clients/client representatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelors degree in Environmental and Earth Sciences.
+ Due to the nature of work, US citizenship required.
Preferred Requirements
+ Ability to interact with architects and engineers on fast-paced building renovation designs requiring the development of asbestos/building hazardous materials. program requirements, drawings, specifications, and design narratives.
+ EHS regulatory compliance planning, training and/or permitting (spill prevention, stormwater pollution prevention, emergency action planning, risk management planning, process safety management, etc.).
+ Project management experience related to asbestos and other hazmat projects.
+ Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical writing; highly effective organization and multi-tasking skills.
+ Must have the required skills to perform field surveys independently with minimal supervision, as well as to be able to produce the written deliverable in the office.
Additional Information
+ Relocation is not available for this position.
+ Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $45,000.00 - $64,000.00.
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.
ReqID: J10117393
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
Source : AECOM
