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AECOM · 2 months ago

Environmental Scientist - Remediation

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist to support their Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal/CERCLA/FUDs projects including Superfund and DOD sites.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct planning, implementation, and evaluation of data for CERCLA remediation investigations and remedial activities including RI, FS, ROD, PP and RDs

Manage or participate in treatability studies and full scale implementation of in situ and ex situ remediation of environmental media

Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope

Prepares technical work plans and reports

Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance

Plan, execute, analyze and report on environmental measures in natural systems

Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork

Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations

Conduct oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies

Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment

Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines

Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation

Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety

Qualification

CERCLA remediationEnvironmental scienceTreatability studiesPFAS site assessmentsOSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPERField samplingTechnical writingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering or Environmental Science, + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred

4 years or more of relevant experience specifically with CERCLA RI/FS/RD processes on Superfund and DOD sites

Knowledge of treatability studies and implementation of in situ and ex situ contaminant remediation technologies

Experience conducting PFAS site assessments

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification with annual refresher training

Coursework and experience in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology)

Experience leading field sampling events for soil and groundwater site assessments

Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies

Proficiency in standard office suite software applications

40 hour HAZWOPER training and/or annual 8 hour refresher class

Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees

Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience

Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination

Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions

Ability to travel as needed for project work