Entry-Level Environmental Scientist
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
