Entry Level Environmental Scientist

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AECOM PPG/Lockheed team is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to join our Remediation team in our Piscataway, NJ office. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of technical staff and leaders across our practice area delivering professional consulting services to some of our key clients.

This position is expected to begin in May/June 2024.

This is a field and office-based role comprising approximately 70% field work and 30% office-based work. Office-based work will be conducted from the Piscataway office; this is not a remote or hybrid position. Field-based work will require travel within New Jersey and potentially the New York Metropolitan Area or outside of these areas (from days to weeks) to support projects as needed across the United States. When conducting field-based work, expected work hours are 6:00/6:30 AM (arrive onsite) through mid- to late-afternoon (site departure).

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

• Performing routine fieldwork working under close supervision from field task leaders.
• Fieldwork will mainly consist of groundwater sampling.
• Ability to perform field work in possible inclement weather, requiring walking on uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and carrying equipment that may weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision. Reserving and organizing field-related travel expenses and receipts for reimbursement submittal (e.g., reserving a rental car, purchasing project-related items using company credit card, tracking receipts, and preparing and submitting expense reports)
• Develop knowledge of job-specific federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assigned job specifications.
• Collecting and analyzing data under the supervision of an experienced scientist/engineer.
• Preparing progress reports for internal and external stakeholders. Attending meetings and reporting on project tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Soil Science, or 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.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Travel of 85% is required for this position.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• Offered rate of compensation (New Jersey locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $54,350.13 - $74,731.43/yr.

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