Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

AECOM • Denver, CO

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to be based in our Denver, Colorado office. This position will support our EHS & Air team within our Environment business line. This position could start ASAP. This is an entry-level position in AECOM’s Environment Business Line within the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technical Practice Area. The Environmental Scientist will work under supervision of a project manager or senior level team member on a variety of EHS projects, including but not limited to environmental compliance plans, environmental permitting, environmental site assessments, and subsurface investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical background.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues, and sub-contractors alike.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.
• Strong research and report writing (including web-based research).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong quality and time management.
• Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training and 8-hour refresher training, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work within our Environment business line as part of our EHS team.
• Assist with gathering and analyzing environmental data in both the field and office settings.
• Assist in the preparation of investigation reports, assessments, permitting, and drawings.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level