Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist - 2 years minimum experience required

Company Description. 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. 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.

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Remediation group in Oakland, California or Sacramento. The successful candidate will work under the oversight of an experienced team of engineers and scientists on environmental site assessments, remedial and solid waste design and construction, and environmental support on multi‑disciplinary projects. This position will involve field and office responsibilities with potential for growth.

• Performs standard scientific work requiring application of techniques and procedures.
• Detects problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc.
• Conducts specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists.
• Proposes appropriate analytical methods and techniques, and assists in providing advice and consulting services within scope of scientific knowledge.
• Draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on analysis.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Works under general supervision.
• Flexible with working extended hours and locations, travel within 1–3 hrs drive of home office, and occasionally further.
• Must be able to do day travel regionally.

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering or other related fields, AND two plus (2+) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Valid driver's license, subject to a pre‑employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.
• Subject to pre‑employment Background check.
• Due to some of the sites, US Citizenship or permanent resident is required. Sponsorship will not be available for this role now or in the future.

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable liaising with clients, colleagues and sub‑contractors alike.
• Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.
• Scientific research and report writing (including web based research).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• 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.
• Seeking professional certifications.
• 40hr OSHA HAZWOPER certificate.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS applications.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM, we believe in potential.