Environmental Engineer - 2 years minimum experience

AECOM•Seattle, WA

2d•$92,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Engineer II for its Seattle, Washington office. The role supports environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The successful candidate will have a background in environmental engineering, environmental investigations involving groundwater, soil vapor, and soil sampling, and remediation of impacted sites. Strong task management and technical report-writing skills are also required. The position involves field work and travel to project sites as needed, and requires comfort working in the field. The engineer will perform remediation system operation and maintenance, lead project tasks under a Project Manager’s supervision, coordinate subcontractors and field/support staff, and provide project support such as data analysis, reporting, cost estimating, remedial action planning, and design. The role also includes routine engineering calculations and technical evaluations, gathering engineering data using established procedures, mentoring entry-level engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Work is completed to agreed budgets and schedules with minimal supervision. The position is based on a hybrid work model. AECOM requires newly hired employees to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. The role requires U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check under company policy.
Ability to pass a background check.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Comfort working in the field and traveling to project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with soil and groundwater remediation systems.
Willingness to perform field work, including oversight of contractors and subcontractors.
Strong technical report-writing skills and ability to develop engineering design specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard engineering software applications.
Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
Four years of relevant environmental consulting or engineering experience.
Washington State Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one within six months of hire; Oregon P.E. registration is a plus.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and current 8-hour annual refresher.
Positive attitude, strong communication skills, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently and communicate project status effectively to project managers and clients.
Ability to proactively engage with AECOM staff, subcontractors, clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
Familiarity with Washington State Department of Ecology cleanup programs and guidance, including MTCA regulations; experience with Oregon DEQ and other Pacific Northwest regulatory frameworks is a plus.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds of field equipment with assistance.
Ability to safely operate a full-size pickup truck and travel to project sites throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain remediation systems.
Serve as task lead for environmental projects under the supervision of a Project Manager.
Coordinate subcontractors and field and support staff.
Provide project and task support, including data analysis, report preparation, cost estimating, remedial action planning, and design support.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions to environmental challenges using established methods and innovative approaches.
Perform routine engineering assignments involving calculations and technical evaluations.
Execute work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with minimal supervision.
Support environmental investigation and remediation projects throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Conduct field work for remediation system operations, maintenance, monitoring, and environmental sampling.
Travel to project sites as needed.