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AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist to be based in one of our Albany, NY; Amherst, NY; Chelmsford, MA; Providence, RI; or Rocky Hill, CT offices. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

Job Overview:

The Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist will assist our Remediation team both in the field and in office, supporting soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects. The ideal candidate will be willing and able to learn new skills and methods on challenging field and office assignments in a collaborative team environment.

We are seeking motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental remediation career. AECOM offers competitive salaries, excellent opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package.

This position is expected to begin in October 2023.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting environmental field work, including soil logging, groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging and oversight of field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Supporting office tasks, including data analysis and report preparation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Soil Sciences, or related field.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Coursework or experience providing knowledge relevant to waste management, environmental site assessments, environmental site investigation and characterization, and environmental remediation is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling practices

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position. Candidates will be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening upon hire.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This is an in-office position. Candidates are expected to reside in Newark, DE or relocate if necessary.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.