Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessor

AECOM•Germantown, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an entry-level and motivated full-time Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessor to become an integrated member of AECOM’s risk assessment and remediation practices. The employee will report to the Germantown, MD office; but may be full-time in office or hybrid, and is expected to begin in Summer 2026. In this role, your responsibilities will include: Experience with running R software Support a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally). Perform risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans. Collaborate with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff. Assist with technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations. Develop knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments. Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health or other related areas.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant years of experience performing human health and/or ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Proficiency with R software, Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Experience with running R software
Support a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
Perform risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
Collaborate with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
Assist with technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
Develop knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.