Entry-Level Environmental Engineer
AECOM
About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer I to support the Remediation team within the Environment business line. This position is expected to begin June 2027, with flexibility. The role involves serving as a team member in both office and field settings, assisting with site investigation, design and implementation of remediation programs, data analysis, remediation construction, and report preparation. The position is approximately 60% field and 40% office.
Key Responsibilities
- Project field and office support for site assessment and remediation projects.
- Site visits at industrial, federal, commercial, and municipal client facilities.
- Data collection and analysis for environmental compliance and sustainability, comparing findings to relevant studies and regulations.
- Environmental sampling (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater, stormwater, wastewater, air, and hazardous waste).
- Development of technical memoranda and reports.
- Building analytic and engineering design skills under supervision.
- Use of computer software (e.g., CAD, GIS, data analysis tools) for problem-solving.
- Performing work in accordance with agreed-upon budget and schedule under supervision.
- Local travel is likely, and U.S. travel is possible and project dependent.
- Field work in appropriate locations (approximately 60%).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BA/BS in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
- 0 years of related experience and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Frequent traveling to field locations in a personal vehicle, including potential overnight travel and operation of rental vehicles.
- Frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
- General knowledge of basic engineering, chemistry, and environmental sciences.
- Experience and/or demonstrated interest in environmental remediation.
- Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications.
- Ability to write and convey complex thoughts clearly and concisely.
- Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
- Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently in both office and field environments.
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
- Ability to travel locally, including occasional extended travel.
- Previous experience operating a full-size pickup truck or large sport utility vehicle.
- Mechanical aptitude is strongly desired.
- Passing Engineering-in-Training (FE) test is strongly recommended.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not available.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available.
- All new employees are required to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding.