Environmental Scientist - 2 years minimum experience

Company Description

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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 the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct environmental investigations, field assessments, and multimedia sampling.

• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical plans for environmental projects.

• Coordinate and oversee environmental consultants during investigation and remediation activities.

• Review technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Collect, interpret, and analyze scientific and chemical data to support environmental decision‑making.

• Prepare clear, defensible technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations.

• Integrate environmental requirements into project planning with construction and design teams.

• Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project personnel.

• Apply federal and state environmental regulations and guidance across project tasks.

• Maintain organized project records, documentation, and data systems.

• Support planning and oversight of large‑scale cleanup and remediation activities.

• Perform standard scientific work, propose analytical methods, and draw conclusions under general supervision.

• Experience working on chemical production facilities, Superfund sites, or other complex industrial environments (preferred).

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.

• Successful candidate will have to pass a client driven drug screening to get access to the site.

• Successful candidate will have to pass a motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel regionally for day trips as project needs require.

• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions. Ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather and terrain, lift/carry field equipment, and travel as project needs dictate.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.

• Flexibility to work extended hours and at varying project locations, including frequent travel within a 1–3-hour drive of the home office and occasional travel beyond that range.

• Strong field documentation, data analysis, and technical writing skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

• Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.

• Strong quality and time management.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

• Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and GIS applications.

• OSHA 30-hour Construction (current) and other relevant safety certifications.

• Exposure to client communications, schedule/budget tracking, or small task coordination; ability to provide on-the-job guidance to junior field staff.

• Direct experience working with groundwater pump and treat systems.

Additional Information

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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $65000 to $85000.

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, 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. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10155986

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: On-Site

Compensation: USD 65000 - USD 85000 - yearly