Environmental Scientist - 2 years minimum experience

## Company Description **Work 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 Description **AECOM** is seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist to join our growing team and support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and communication skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and an understanding of applicable environmental regulations. Working alongside experienced engineers and scientists, you will participate in environmental site assessments, remediation and solid waste projects, and a variety of multidisciplinary assignments. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with office-based technical responsibilities, offering excellent opportunities for career development. You will conduct environmental sampling, oversee subcontractors, evaluate environmental data, prepare technical figures and reports, and collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality results. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, sound scientific practices, and effective coordination with project managers, subcontractors, and field personnel. **The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:** - Provide field and office support for environmental site assessment and remediation projects. - Perform environmental sampling activities and develop proficiency in the use of field instrumentation and monitoring equipment. - Implement site health and safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture during all field activities. - Support a variety of fast-paced environmental projects while expanding technical knowledge and professional skills. - Conduct groundwater monitoring and sampling in accordance with project and regulatory requirements. - Perform and oversee soil boring activities and monitoring well installation programs. - Collect, log, classify, and document soil and sediment samples. - Operate, monitor, and maintain remediation systems. - Analyze environmental data, prepare technical reports and data summaries, and conduct scientific and web-based research to support project objectives. - Conduct soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling in a variety of environmental and site conditions. - Coordinate field activities with project managers, laboratories, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. - Maintain accurate field documentation and support the preparation of technical figures, tables, and project deliverables. ## Qualifications **Minimum Requirements** - Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience and/or a demonstrated equivalency of education and experience. - Valid U.S. Driver's License. - U.S. citizenship required. - The successful candidate must pass a background check, a client-administered drug screening, and a medical surveillance program. **Preferred Qualifications** - Ability to travel regionally for day trips as project needs require. - Willingness and ability to work outdoors in sometimes challenging condition…