Environmental Engineer III - AECOM

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AECOM is actively seeking to an Environmental Engineer III for our Jacksonville, FL office.  Our business focuses primarily on providing professional and technical services in engineering design, code consultation, and construction phase services for a wide variety of clients both in the private and public sectors. 

Our business line executes large and complex engineering projects and provide a comprehensive range of professional planning and design, systems engineering and technical assistance, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services. 

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who are looking to join our ever-growing company! Please inquiry about our current job vacancy within. We are looking forward to speaking with you!

The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. 
• Utilize basic engineering principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Analyze and draw conclusions from site assessment contaminant data for remedial action purposes.
• Thorough understanding of site characterization and remediation guidelines as provided in Florida Administrative Code.
• Works with fellow peers to develop remedial strategies on a site-by-site basis or for a portfolio of projects.
• Troubleshoots and provides assistance to technicians for in-situ active remediation systems; increases their optimization, runtimes, efficiencies, and potential cost savings.
• Prepares and designs remediation pilot studies, aides in their implementation; assist with proper data collection and interpretation; provides technical guidance to junior engineers or technicians; prepares pilot test reports for submittal to project managers, senior engineers, clients, and regulatory agency.
• Prepares and designs remedial action plans and plan modifications.
• Performs necessary calculations for equipment sizing.
• Develops implementation costs, schedules installation and supervises subcontractors and internal field staff on proper construction.
• Monitors QA/QC and budget controls.
• Follows best industry safety practices and leads by example.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare 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 knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Gather and interpret chemical and non-chemical data and other information to be used in the preparation of scientific reports.
• Compiles and organizes environmental data collected by others.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• Works under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Engineering or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid U.S Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review
• As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is a requirement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.)
• 5+ years of experience in environmental investigations and site remediation
• Experience with FDEP Petroleum Restoration Program
• Project management experience
• Experience with CERCLA and RCRA remediation programs at complex sites
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Experience with construction documentation, construction management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong technical report writing skills and the ability to develop design specifications

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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.

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