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Environmental Scientist/Geologist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$76,598 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor of Science Degree in the Geological, Hydrogeological, or Environmental Sciences; Engineering; or a related field. Valid U.S. Driver's 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. Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.Preferred Qualifications :
Relevant work experience in the same field. 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. 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. Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hourHAZWOPER
training or annual refresher class, if needed. Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training, if needed. Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and environmental investigation or remediation. Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel. Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites within US. Most job sites are local. 10% overnight stays. Additional Information Relocation assistance is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AboutAECOM 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. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle
- from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects
- both in your local community and on a global scale
- that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs