Entry-Level Environmental Engineer

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AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to be based in Chicago, Illinois. 

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

The Entry-Level Environmental Engineer will work with a diverse team of engineers, project managers and technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering remediation consulting services.

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

• Project Field and Office Support for Site Assessment and Remediation Projects.
• Conducting environmental field work, including soil logging, groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging and oversight of field subcontractors, drilling, well installation, development operations and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Work on interesting, fast-paced projects with the opportunity to learn and expand skills.
• Supporting office tasks, including data analysis and report preparation.
• Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Builds analytic and design skills.
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer or project manager.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment such as sample coolers, without assistance up to 50lbs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• Valid US Driver's License is required for this position. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience operating a full-size pickup truck or large sport utility vehicle.
• Prior client/customer relations experience. Position includes interfacing with client and Company management.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience. 
• Mechanical aptitude is strongly desired.
• Relevant professional work or internship experience.
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper.
• Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable.
• Passing Engineering-in-Training (FE) test is strongly recommended.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Strong research and report writing.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

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

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.