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AECOM Environmental Scientist in Cincinnati, Ohio
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking an Environmental Scientist for employment within our DCS – Environment Health and Safety Compliance group in the Cincinnati, Ohio office to support our environmental compliance projects. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual interested in learning new skills through both collaborative team assignments and individual projects with oversight from experienced mentors. Work assignments will include collection and evaluation of client environmental compliance data for preparation of regulatory agency reports and compliance records. Interested candidates should have excellent communication and presentation skills.
This position is expected to begin in May/June 2025.
The successful candidate will gain experience in their discipline through learning on the job, AECOM provided training courses and participating in development opportunities enabling professional growth. Candidate will complete projects including supporting experienced environmental compliance staff on annual inventory and reporting required by environmental agencies regarding air emissions, waste generation, hazardous materials, releases, and stormwater management; preparing and updating stormwater pollution prevention plans and oil spill prevention plans; and assisting clients with employee training and records management. After gaining experience on the underlying regulatory requirements, the candidate will provide increasing levels of services to clients including subject matter specialist support and environmental compliance auditing.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
Tasks will include:
Conducting environmental field work and site inspections, for multi-media environmental compliance such as stormwater, air, chemical management and spill prevention and waste management.
Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, and report preparation.
Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering (Civil/Environmental/Chemical), Geology, 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Familiarity with environmental or health and safety regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations to industrial or commercial applications.
Experience with facility environmental compliance or conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.
Ability to use maps and textual details for spatial orientation while conducting field activities.
Relevant years of industry experience in a similar role.
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.
This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Cincinnati, Ohio . The selected candidate must be available to work in Cincinnati, Ohio on a scheduled basis.
Travel of 30% is required for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $45,000.00 - $60,000.00.
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, 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 Opportunity
You 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: J10117807
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc