Entry-Level Environmental Engineer

AECOM
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Job Details

  • Location: Southfield, MI, 48076
  • Date Posted: 2022-07-22
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Environmental Engineers
  • Req Number: 270946BR
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Job Summary

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to be based in our Southfield, MI office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This full-time position is expected to begin November/December 2022.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity 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 – 50,000 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 successful candidate will have a background in Environmental Engineering. Knowledge of environmental investigations and remediation is preferred.

Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

  • Support AECOM projects in the areas of contaminated sediments, soil and groundwater remediation and environmental compliance.

  • Perform field work such as monitoring or sampling of various media to support data collection and data management for projects.

  • Work with senior level staff to support technical analysis and deliverables for current and prospective clients for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, remedial action, fate and transport modeling, innovative sampling approaches, etc.

  • Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, contractors, engineering consultants, and external agencies.

  • Engage in internal Technical Practice Groups, coordinate with company’s regional and national experts and professional development.

  • Builds analytic and design skills.

  • Supports engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

  • Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or related.

  • Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

  • Knowledge of environmental investigations and through site clean-up and closure.

  • Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.

  • Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects.

  • Positive attitude and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.

  • Field work may be required including oversight of subcontractors.

  • CAD and GIS experience a plus.

  • Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs.

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Willingness to travel, complete field work, and work extended hours, when necessary.


Additional Information:

  • Candidates may be asked to submit a motor vehicle record screening at the time of hire.

  • Relocation is not offered for this position.

  • Candidates will be expected to travel both locally and regionally up to 50% of the time.

What we offer
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.

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