Entry-Level Environmental Scientists - Networking Event – Raleigh

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.

There has never been a better time to be h 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.

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on January 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2026.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office.

AECOM is seeking an Entry‑Level Environmental Scientist to be based in one of our offices in North Carolina or Virginia. This position will support our environmental compliance, remediation, permitting and planning projects within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin Spring/Summer 2026.

• Data collection and analysis for environmental compliance, sustainability, and stormwater projects
• Environmental sampling (e.g., stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste)
• Development of technical memoranda and reports
• Preparation of environmental reporting forms
• Local travel is likely and U.S. travel possible and project dependent
• Build analytic and design skills
• Conduct engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision
• Site visits to federal, industrial, and municipal clients

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
• Valid US Driver's License is required for this position. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of basic engineering and environmental sciences
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• 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
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions
• Ability to work independently, both in an office environment and in the field
• Ability to travel locally, including occasional extended travel

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes office work from one of our offices in North Carolina or Virginia. The selected candidate must be available to work from one of our offices in North Carolina or Virginia.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications,…