Environmental Scientist - 0 years of experience - job 1 of 2

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM has an opening for an entry level Environmental Scientist/Geologist in our Grand Rapids, MI office to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations and remediation. We will also consider candidates to work out of our Detroit (Novi) MI office as well. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data in both the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports.Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work will be required including oversight of subcontractors.Some of the responsibilities may include:• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.• Possesses technical report writing skills.• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.• Contractor oversight.• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition, and environmental investigation or remediation.QualificationsMinimum Requirements• BA/BS or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.• Valid Driver's license.• Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites regionally.• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.Preferred Qualifications• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.• Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites.• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed.• Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training.• Candidate be proficient with basic computer programs, MS Word and MS Excel.Additional InformationOffered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $45,000.00 - $60,000.00.About AECOMAECOM 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 OpportunityYou 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.ReqID: J10118673Business Line: EnvironmentBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: WestCareer Area: ScienceWork Location Model: HybridLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc