Environmental Engineering I

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Environmental Engineer I for employment in the Long Beach or Orange, CA offices.

This position is expected to begin May 2022.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

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.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

Job Overview:

The Environmental Engineer I will support our Remediation group within our Environment business line. This full-time position will support our Remediation team both in the office and in the field

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

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

* Prepares technical work plans and reports, and provides technical expertise support.

* Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares 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 standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.

* Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.

* Conduct geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies

* Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.

* Prepare basic data and scientific documents, and possess technical report writing skills.

* Perform unsupervised field tasks and direct staff in the execution of tasks.

* Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.

* Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.

* Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and environmental investigation or remediation.

* Travel to various job sites within Southern California

* Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety

* Ability/willingness to travel to job sites and perform fieldwork as needed

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related

* Valid U.S. Driver's license

* Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies

* Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.

* OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification

* Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.

* Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.

* Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.

Additional Information:

* Candidates may be asked to submit to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record screening, and/or medical surveillance screening.

* Pre-employment background check required

* Relocation per diem is not available for this position.

What We Offer

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering

Business Line Environment

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 266641BR

Additional Locations US - Long Beach, CA - 3995 Via Oro Ave

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.