Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

AECOM • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist for employment with the EHS Department in the Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina office. The successful candidate will have enough experience to be able to independently conduct field work and prepare the associated reports for a wide variety of building hazardous material projects/surveys. The position will require that the candidate be available to perform work in both the field and office and be able to travel out-of-town for durations ranging from one week to three months, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Environmental or Biological Sciences.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License, and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact with architects and engineers on fast-paced building renovation designs requiring the development of asbestos/building hazardous materials. program requirements, drawings, specifications, and design narratives.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical writing; highly effective organization and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Environmental/Property Due Diligence (Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), limited environmental compliance reviews (LECRs), health and safety assessments.
• Building surveys for potential hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, mold, poly-chlorinated biphenyls [PCBs])
• Subsurface assessment of potentially contaminated media (soil, groundwater, soil gas)
• Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Audits.
• Coordination and preparation of written reports, work plans, and technical memorandums and analysis of data and development of supported conclusions.
• Environmental fieldwork possibly including drilling, well installation, aquifer testing, as well as collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data.
• Preparation and implementation of work plans, cost estimates, data compilation/analysis, and report preparation (text, tables, figures, and calculations)
• Assist with the performance of hands-on fieldwork, and/or oversight of contractors (laboratory, drillers, surveyors).

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