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AECOM · 1 month ago

Graduate Environmental Scientist

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$53K/yr - $73K/yr

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. The Graduate Environmental Scientist will participate in a team to execute Federal investigation and remediation projects, focusing on health and safety while applying scientific principles to solve technical problems.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Prepare technical work plans and reports

Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare 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 (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations

Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents

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

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

Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery

Qualification

Environmental Science degreeField sampling techniquesData analysisNatural sciencesTechnical writingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

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

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

Ability to operate large pick-up truck or SUV on jobsites

Frequent repetitive bending/stooping to perform duties to conduct groundwater/surface water sampling and soil/sediment sampling

Frequent exposure to variable seasonal outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dryness, moisture

Frequent moving and lifting bags of sand, buckets of groundwater, and field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance

Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots all day while performing field work

Occasional work in remote work areas