Environmental Engineer

AECOM•Ashland, WI

4d•$52,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support a large ongoing project at our client site in Ashland, Wisconsin, with opportunities to support additional projects. The successful candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the Ashland, WI area. In this role, you will assist and learn directly from the current site lead, gaining hands-on experience in environmental project delivery. You will support environmental field work and contribute to environmental technical reports under the guidance of experienced staff.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
Valid U.S. driver's license. Subject to a Motor vehicle records check
Successful candidate will have to pass a background check and a drug screen.
Due to the nature of the role, we will not be able to provide any sponsorship at this time or in the future.
US citizen or permanent resident.
Successful candidate will be enrolled in a medical surveillance program.

Nice To Haves

HAZWOPER 40 Hr Training
Prior experience in environmental field data collection including drilling, soil logging, well installation and soil, groundwater, vapor sample collection, and/or remediation system operations, maintenance, and monitoring.
Master’s Degree is a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Coursework or experience providing knowledge relevant to waste management, environmental site assessments, environmental site investigation and characterization, and environmental remediation is preferred
Knowledge of environmental sampling practices

Responsibilities

Support AECOM projects in the areas of contaminated sediments, soil and groundwater remediation, environmental compliance, and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)/Sustainability initiatives.
Work with and learn from the current site lead and senior staff to provide technical analysis and deliverables for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, remedial action, fate and transport modeling, innovative sampling approaches, etc.
Assist with planning and directing field activities for data collection and data management, under the mentorship of the site lead.
Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, contractors, engineering consultants, academia, and external agencies.
Engage in internal Technical Practice Groups, coordinate with company’s regional and national experts, and pursue professional development.
Operate equipment such as skid steers and excavators (training provided as needed).
Assist in directing subcontractors and perform basic supervisory work.
Screen soil and debris for contaminants.
Perform manual digging.
Collect soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air samples.
Manually process residual solid products (e.g., size and wet).
Document work completed.
Conduct general operation and maintenance tasks.