Environmental Scientist

Company Description

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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 nearly 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 has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Scientist to join our Milwaukee WI Remediation team. We are seeking candidates who will be able to immediately contribute to the successful delivery of existing projects and has a desire to promote growth in existing and new markets. This full-time position within our Environmental group will support site investigation/remediation projects. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate field project experience, require a strong focus on health and safety, be detailed orientated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and will be capable of working collaboratively in a high-performance team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Field activities consisting of air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation.

• Task or project management and lead teams for field activities consisting of air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation.

• Assisting with gathering and analyzing geological and hydrogeological data in both the field and office settings.

• Assisting in preparation of written reports, work plans, remedial action plans, site investigation reports, site closures, site management plans, technical memorandums and analysis of data and development of supported conclusions.

• Assisting in preparation and implementation of work plans, cost estimates, data compilation/analysis, and report preparation (text, tables, figures, and calculations).

• Performing independent hands-on fieldwork, oversee contractors (laboratory, drillers, surveyors), and other field personnel, and interacting with clients/client representatives.

• Utilizing basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.

• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

• Assisting with landfill compliance monitoring, including reporting of groundwater and landfill gas remedial systems performance and monitoring data.

• Assisting in the preparation of Health and Safety Plans and identifying hazard recognition during field assignments.

• Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in the geological, hydrogeological, or environmental sciences, or engineering or any related field.

• Valid driver’s license, subject to MVR

• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in environmental remediation industry (private or public).

• Experience preparing proposals, managing budgets and schedule, communicating efficiently with clients.

• Working with subcontractors to delivery services according to contract requirements adhering to company and client safety standards.

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

• Experience working on U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources led projects

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike.

• Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2 hour drive of home office, and occasionally further.

• Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.

• Strong research and report writing (including web-based research).

• Excellent written and verbal skills.

• Strong quality and time management.

• Self-starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative.

• Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.

• Proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs.

Additional Information

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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

Offered rate of compensation in Milwaukee, WI will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000.

About AECOM

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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: J10099764

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: On-Site