Environmental Scientist II - AECOM

**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** **AECOM** is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to be based in our Arlington, VA office. This position will support our team within the regions business line. This position is expected to begin immediately. This position would support environmental management and regulatory compliance programs for Federal clients. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to work independently, and be capable of working collaboratively as a member of a team. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong training or experience with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances regulations, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and other bedrock environmental laws. Experience overseeing, contributing to, or implementing key components of headquarters-level environmental compliance programs for federal departments, other offices within the Executive Branch, or Congress is especially useful. The job responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to: **Qualifications** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: + BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + 4 years of related work experience supporting a federal client. + Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of internal and/or external stakeholders + Proven experience with technical report writing and editing. + Proficiency in standard office suite software applications. + Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees. + Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner to broad and diverse audiences. + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion + Strong research and data analysis skills, including ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources to produce high quality work products in a consistent, efficient, accurate, and timely manner + Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities while remaining responsive to urgent requests + Ability to take ownership of a project or process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues + Ability to manage deadlines on multiple cross-functional projects in a dynamic environment **Additional Information** + Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. + Relocation is not available for this position. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $65,000.00 - $80,000.00. **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. **ReqID:** J10113259 **Business Line:** Enviro exc Energy **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc