Entry Level Environmental Engineer

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Graduate Environmental Engineer for employment in the Midland, Michigan office.

This position is expected to begin in June 2021.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what's possible - the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

• Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the sixth consecutive year
  
• Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record 's 2020 "Top 200 Environmental Firms"
  
• Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record 's 2020 "Top 500 Design Firms"
  
• VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
  

About DCS-Environment

With world class technical expertise, leading edge technology and innovative project delivery capability around the world, AECOM's global environmental practice helps industry and government meet their business goals - to achieve compliance, reduce or eliminate risks and manage impacts. We provide advisory and technical services to help clients cleanup and close contaminated sites and surplus operational facilities and restore them for reuse, plan and permit new facilities, address critical climate change issues, restore habitats and water quality, protect natural and cultural resources, maintain compliance, and cost effectively manage residuals and wastes.

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

• Collecting, organizing, and evaluating data from manufacturing facilities for waste characterization and assistance in regulatory applicability under aggressive timelines.
  
• Evaluating chemical components and their characteristics captured in SDS documents and knowledge from process engineers and plant resources.
  
• Conducting environmental field work in an industrial setting including sampling and coordination of waste streams, process, and wastewater samples in accordance with chain of custody procedures and laboratory requirements.
  
• Supporting project tasks including data analysis, metric reporting, and report preparation.
  

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
  
• Valid U.S. driver's license
  
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of safety data sheets
  
• Strong chemistry knowledge
  
• Understanding of environmental regulations, specifically RCRA
  
• Disciplined and self driven to meet project deadlines
  
• Flexible, responsive, and accessible outside of "normal" working hours depending on project demands
  
• Detail oriented and self-disciplined
  
• Ability to work well in a project team and a fast-paced environment
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Must meet requirements for entry into client chemical manufacturing facility including:
  
• Pass substance abuse testing and be a part of the random testing program
  
• Pass site specific safety training
  
• Aptitude for conducting and coordinating field activities within an industrial setting
  
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  
• Experience within chemical manufacturing facilities
  

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.