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Environmental Engineer - 2 Years Minimum Experience

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated, initiative taking Environmental Engineer, or other related discipline (e.g., chemical, or civil engineering) for employment in the Greenville, SC office. This position would support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Department of Defense projects but also supporting private industry projects.

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

• 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 and understand contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Prepare basic to more complex data and scientific documents.
• Possess excellent technical report writing skills.
• Perform field tasks with minimal supervision.
• Direct junior staff in the execution of tasks.
• 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.
• Provide technical expertise support as needed.
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation and/or remediation.
• Travel to various job sites within the US.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects with a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety.
• 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 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, or other related discipline (e.g., chemical or civil engineering) + 2 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 Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration (EIT and/or PE).
• Experience with developing conceptual site models and preparing remediation strategies with senior engineering oversight.
• Experience with remedial designs and implementation that include, but are not limited to, soil excavation, air sparging/soil vapor extraction, biosparging, in situ chemical oxidation, enhanced reductive dechlorination, recirculation systems, vapor mitigation systems, etc. with senior engineering oversight.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training and/or annual 8-hour refresher class, if needed. Already being 40-hour HAZWOPER trained is a plus.
• Selected candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training. Currently First Aid/CPR trained is a plus.
• Database, GIS, CAD, and visualization software skills are desirable.
• 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.
• Occasional lifting and carrying sample coolers and other similar equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions over multiple days.
• Medically fit to wear a respirator.