Environmental Engineer - Remediation

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Environmental Engineer for employment in the Charlotte, NC office. This position would support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal/CERCLA/FUDS projects including Superfund and DOD sites.

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

• Conduct planning, implementation, and evaluation of data for CERCLA remediation investigations and remedial activities including RI, FS, ROD, PP and RDs.
• Manage or participate in treatability studies and full scale implementation of in situ and ex situ remediation of environmental media.
• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares 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 (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical, or environmental Engineering or other related discipline.
• 6 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

• Experience with CERCLA RI/FS/RD processes on Superfund and DOD sites.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification with annual refresher training.
• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
• Experience with design and/or implementation of various remedial actions including in-situ treatment of groundwater for a variety of contaminants including cVOCs and PFAS.
• Knowledge of treatability studies and implementation of in situ and ex situ contaminant remediation technologies.
• Experience with investigation of PFAS in groundwater and soil.
• Experience with task management and/or deputy project management activities.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require part-time travel (weeks at a time) within the Georgia and Florida areas.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.

Additional Information

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, flexible work options ,  well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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