Environmental Engineer - 2 years minimum experience

AECOM•Seattle, WA

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a self-motivated 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 has experience with environmental investigations—including groundwater, soil vapor, and soil sampling—and remediation of impacted sites, along with strong task management and technical report-writing skills. The engineer performs remediation system operation and maintenance, serves as a task lead under a Project Manager’s supervision, and coordinates subcontractors and field/support staff. Work also includes project and task support such as data analysis, report preparation, cost estimating, remedial action planning, and design support. The position involves routine engineering calculations and technical evaluations, collecting and correlating engineering data, mentoring entry-level engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The engineer is expected to complete work to agreed budgets and schedules with minimal supervision. Field work is required to support remediation system operations, maintenance, monitoring, and environmental sampling. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to project sites as needed. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

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 in accordance with company policy.
Ability to successfully 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 contractor and subcontractor oversight.
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.
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/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 procedures.
Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions to environmental challenges.
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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (depending on employment status).
Paid time off and leaves of absence (depending on employment status).
Voluntary benefits and perks.
Flexible work options.
Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
Business travel insurance.
Service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Award-winning training and development programs.