Job Description

AECOM  is seeking an  Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist   to be based in our  Baton Rouge Louisiana project office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line. 

This position is expected to begin in Fall 2024.

Job Overview:
The Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist will primarily support analytical and sampling needs for an onsite industrial wastewater treatment facility. AECOM is searching for candidates who can be a role model of professionalism be clientfocused be impactful and decisive and have a strong safety culture. This position is expected to begin as soon as the right candidate is selected.

• Manage the outsourcing of analytical samples collected by sampling technicians for environmental compliance.
• Evaluation of analytical data for quality control quality assurance and review analytical reports from contract laboratories.
• Work with data management software.
• Follow proper archiving and document retention and management procedures.
• Work as an engaged team member through weekly collaboration to understand project and resource needs and challenges.
• Demonstrate personal initiative in proactively meeting all the technical safety and document management requirements of the job.
• Commit to continuous learning to keep up with changes in protocols regulations and technology.
• Independently initiate work activities in alignment with project priorities and work through problems to produce quality results.
• Perform field work including environmental sampling work (e.g. groundwater wastewater soil soilgas sampling).
• Develop environmental reports for agency submittals.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Chemistry Geology or related field.
• Valid U.S. Drivers 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 and a substance abuse test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with performing organic analysis with capability of same day/next day results.
• Analytical testing (analyzing data workup/reporting changing out liquid N2 and instrument maintenance).
• Experience with environmental sampling techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong chemistry knowledge.
• Understanding of environmental regulations.
• Detail oriented.
• Accessible flexible and responsive outside of normal working hours to support nonroutine events or project needs.
• Fully engaged to work as part of a Team.
• Disciplined and selfdriven to meet project deadlines.

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• 50% of field work is required.

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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 youre 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 wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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