Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Coral Gables, FL

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist to join our Remediation team in our Coral Gables, Florida office. You will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering remediation consulting services to our key clients.

This position is expected to begin December 2021 / January 2022.

Graduate Development Program: AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program provides entry-level employees with critical support as they launch careers at AECOM. Throughout the program, participants establish core foundations of knowledge and key business and interpersonal learnings that provide support and guidance. Participants are given resources and opportunities to engage with seasoned and peer employees to further expand their new employee experiences at AECOM.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Overview:

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

Assist with gathering and analyzing geological and hydrogeological data in both the field and office settings
Assist in preparation of investigation reports and drawings
Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field
Ability/willingness to travel to job sites (up to 50% of the time)
Valid U.S. Driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to learn a wide array of field activities including air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater, and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of investigation and remediation subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
Strong technical background
Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues, and sub-contractors alike. Excellent written and verbal skills.
Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1-2 hour drive of a home office, and occasionally further.
Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.
Strong research and report writing (including web-based research).
Strong quality and time management. Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.
40-hour HAZWOPER training and 8-hour refresher training, as applicable

Additional Information:

Relocation is not available for this position.

What We Offer

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Sciences

Business Line Environment

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 258691BR

Additional Locations US - Fort Lauderdale FL - 110 E Broward Blvd

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.