Environmental Scientist

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

13d•$74,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to join our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team. We are seeking candidates to fill a seconded role as an on-site Health & Safety Specialist for a program in Rancho Cordova, California. This full-time position within our Environmental group will provide and coordinate support related to Health & Safety and Environmental Compliance in a research and development laboratory and office setting. The duration of this position will be contingent upon AECOM maintaining our contract with the client.

Requirements

BA/BS in related sciences.
2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in supporting environmental projects related to health and safety and environmental compliance.
Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.
Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
Candidate must be able to meet medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical exam.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of relevant experience working on environmental projects related to health and safety and environmental compliance in California.
Previous experience with research and development laboratories.
Previous experience working as an environmental consultant.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training with annual 8-hour refresher.

Responsibilities

Manage and support health, safety and environmental projects and programs, including planning, coordination, execution, and tracking of deliverables to ensure compliance and timely completion.
Conduct on‑site inspections to evaluate compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., air, water, waste, hazardous materials).
Review permits, plans, records, and monitoring data to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and permit conditions.
Identify violations, non‑conformances, and environmental risks; document findings through clear, detailed inspection reports.
Investigate citizen complaints, spill reports, or alleged violations and determine appropriate enforcement or corrective actions.
Communicate findings and compliance requirements to facility representatives; provide technical guidance on corrective measures and best practices.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to support enforcement actions, follow‑up inspections, or compliance reviews.
Maintain inspection records, databases, and tracking systems to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.
Interpret and apply relevant regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA) to inspection activities and compliance determinations.
Participate in compliance assistance outreach, training sessions, or stakeholder meetings to promote environmental stewardship and regulatory awareness.
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Work is performed with minimal direction.
Performing complex assignments often requires the development of unique solutions to problems.
Participating in internal and client required calls.