Environmental Technician

AECOM•Chicago, IL

11h•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Technician for its Remediation team in the Chicago, Illinois office. The role primarily supports remedial operations, maintenance, and monitoring at client facilities and field sites. Work may involve groundwater treatment systems; in situ and ex situ remediation systems; closed landfills; construction oversight involving contaminated soil, asbestos, and regulated waste; support buildings and facilities; sampling of groundwater, vapor, surface water, sediment, and soil; and wastewater treatment. The technician works both independently and as part of project teams with AECOM staff and subcontractors, under close supervision of an engineer or scientist. Field work and subcontractor oversight are required, with travel of up to 90% to job sites locally throughout the United States. The position requires effective communication, flexibility across diverse projects, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety. Work is performed within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets while maintaining quality and accepted sampling procedures and protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Ability to travel up to 90% to various job sites locally throughout the United States.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a project team.
Strong health and safety awareness and commitment.
Ability to record data neatly, accurately, and legibly.
Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with basic computer programs, including MS Word and MS Excel.
Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree(s) or trade certification.
Two years of experience in a similar capacity.
Physical ability to work outdoors on uneven terrain and in variable conditions, including heat, cold, noise, and chemicals.
Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 25 pounds or less.
Ability to use power gripping or squeezing hand tools and levers for maintenance, inspection, or readings, such as removing nuts and bolts on filters or well covers.
Ability to occasionally work with arms above shoulder level, climb stairs, and use portable ladders for maintenance, inspection, or readings.
Ability to wear associated personal protective equipment, including safety glasses or goggles, gloves, safety shoes or boots, hard hat, face shield, and hearing protection.
Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Experience sampling various media, including groundwater, soil, and vapor.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
First Aid/CPR training.
MDH Asbestos Certification (Inspector or Supervisor).
Mature sense of professional responsibility and awareness of accepted standards of professional behavior.
Proficient technical writing skills and ability to express oneself effectively orally in project reviews among internal staff.
Ability to independently perform field work and contractor oversight.
Excellent attention to health and safety.

Responsibilities

Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, and vapor sampling.
Operate, maintain, and inspect environmental remediation systems involving extraction of hydrocarbons, impacted vapor, soil, and groundwater.
Use field instruments and equipment to meet health and safety, sampling, and operations and maintenance requirements.
Set up and operate equipment; inspect equipment and installations for compliance with specifications; and maintain project documentation.
Document field activities and notes.
Provide subcontractor oversight.
Communicate effectively with the project team.
Work within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets while producing quality work.
Maintain knowledge of sampling procedures and protocols in accordance with recognized industry standards.
Perform field work independently when required and as part of project teams.