Environmental Scientist III

AECOM•Oakland, CA

6h•$76,000 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist III / Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Remediation Practice in Richmond, California. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and project coordination for environmental investigation, remediation, groundwater monitoring, compliance, and emergency response projects throughout Northern California and the western United States. This position will support a diverse portfolio of industrial, energy, transportation, municipal, and commercial clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing environmental field programs, coordinating subcontractors and laboratories, overseeing health and safety compliance, managing environmental data, and preparing technical and regulatory deliverables. This position will be based in Richmond, California, with opportunities to support projects throughout Northern California and the western United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field and 4+ years environmental consulting or related professional experience (groundwater monitoring, environmental sampling, remediation field activities, and environmental compliance programs, leading project teams, coordinating complex environmental projects, experience preparing technical reports and regulatory deliverables, etc.) or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting California environmental remediation programs, including DTSC, RWQCB, and GeoTracker reporting requirements.
Experience at refinery, chemical, manufacturing, terminal, energy, or other industrial facilities, including CERCLA, RCRA, corrective action, and groundwater remediation programs.
Experience managing subcontractors, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and supporting emergency response and disaster recovery.
Experience with complex groundwater monitoring and reporting, environmental site investigations, remediation, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Proficiency in EQuIS, GeoTracker, environmental database management, QA/QC, data validation, technical report preparation, SWPPP compliance, HASPs, JSAs, atmospheric and radiological monitoring.
Relevant training and certifications: current OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher, OSHA Site Supervisor Training, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training, Radiation Safety or Radiological Monitoring Training, Confined Space Entry Training, and First Aid/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental investigation, monitoring, remediation, and compliance projects from planning through execution.
Coordinate field schedules, staffing, subcontractors, laboratory services, equipment, and site logistics.
Develop and implement work plans, sampling plans, health and safety documentation, and project-specific field procedures.
Support project managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource forecasting, and client communications.
Identify project risks and develop solutions to achieve project objectives while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget commitments.
Plan and oversee groundwater, soil, sediment, and waste characterization programs.
Manage groundwater monitoring events and environmental sampling activities.
Coordinate remedial investigations, corrective action programs, groundwater treatment systems, and in-situ remediation efforts.
Evaluate environmental data and support development of remedial strategies and technical recommendations.
Ensure field activities are performed in accordance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
Support environmental compliance programs for industrial, infrastructure, remediation, and construction projects.
Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
Monitor project activities for compliance with permits, mitigation measures, Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to support permitting and environmental compliance objectives.
Implement and enforce site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and company safety procedures.
Lead daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, and pre-task planning activities.
Support atmospheric monitoring, radiological monitoring, confined-space activities, and other specialized health and safety requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
Prepare and review technical reports, groundwater monitoring reports, regulatory submittments, and field documentation.
Perform QA/QC reviews of environmental data, field records, and project deliverables.
Manage environmental databases and electronic reporting platforms, including EQuIS and GeoTracker.
Support data validation, interpretation, and presentation of technical findings to clients and regulatory agencies.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior environmental professionals.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including environmental scientists, geologists, engineers, biologists, technicians, and subcontractors.
Support staff development through field training, technical mentoring, and knowledge sharing initiatives.