Source Emissions Testing Scientist

AECOM•Chelmsford, MA

17h•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist II to work in its Raleigh office. The position is part in-person and part virtual (telework), within an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to environmental contamination assessments and remediation, plan reviews, and technical report writing, while supporting client engagement and department growth. The role provides technical support and leadership on projects and involves building relationships with colleagues and clients to help pursue new opportunities. The scientist communicates with project teams, clients, site personnel, and office management, and works independently as well as collaboratively. The role also requires commitment to team success, rigorous application of safety policies and procedures, management of technical, cost, and schedule aspects of project delivery, and quality management of field efforts and deliverables under AECOM's Quality Management System. The position performs standard scientific work under general supervision, applying established techniques and procedures. It includes identifying issues related to samples or equipment, conducting project phases for more experienced scientists, proposing analytical methods, providing advice within the scope of scientific knowledge, interpreting and recording data, comparing findings with relevant studies and regulations, and making conclusions and recommendations.

Requirements

BA/BS in Environmental Science or a related field plus 2 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
3 or more years of experience working in an environmental consulting firm.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Willingness to travel, complete field work, and work extended hours when necessary.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform standard scientific work requiring the application of techniques and procedures.
Detect problems arising from sample conditions, equipment difficulties, or use of standardized procedures.
Conduct specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists.
Propose appropriate analytical methods and techniques.
Assist in providing advice and consulting services within the scope of scientific knowledge.
Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on analysis.
Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings with relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Perform environmental contamination assessments and remediation, plan reviews, and technical report writing.
Support projects within the department and develop relationships with the team and clients to enable pursuit of new opportunities.
Communicate effectively with project team members, clients, site personnel, and office management, working independently and as part of a team.
Apply safety policies and procedures, manage technical, cost, and schedule elements of project delivery, and manage the quality of field efforts and project deliverables.