Entry Level Environmental Scientist

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist in Germantown, MD. The role involves working under supervision on EHS projects, including environmental compliance and site assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related field, U.S. citizenship, and a valid driver's license. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, and paid time off. It is a full-time position with both field and office work.
About the position

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Environmental Scientist position who will report to the EHS Department in AECOM’s Germantown, Maryland. This is an entry-level position in AECOM’s Environment Business Line within the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Technical Practice Area. The Environmental Scientist will work under supervision of a project manager or senior level team member on a variety of EHS projects, including but not limited to environmental compliance plans, environmental permitting, environmental site assessments, and subsurface investigations. Field and office work will include Phase I/Phase II environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, stormwater and wastewater permitting and monitoring and technical writing. This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

Responsibilities
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior level team member on a variety of EHS projects.
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• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
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• Collect and enter data and apply technical principles and theories.
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• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
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• Conduct field work and prepare the associated reports for a wide variety of compliance projects.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
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• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
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• Valid US Driver's License is required for this position.
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• Selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Nice-to-haves
• Relevant experience, internship or professional work is a plus.
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• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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• Excellent written and communication skills.
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• Good working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word and Excel.
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• Flexible to work on a multitude of diverse projects.
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• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
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• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management.
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• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a project team.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
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• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
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• Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources.
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• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance.
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• Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan.
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• Employee stock purchase plan.