Graduate Environmental Scientist Job at AECOM, Arlington, VA

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  • AECOM
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Job Description AECOM is seeking a Graduate Environmental Scientist for the Arlington, Virginia office. This full-time position within our Federal Group will be participating in a team to help execute a variety of Federal investigation/remediation projects with oversight from senior managers and technical experts. The ideal candidate will require a strong focus on health and safety, be detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and will be capable of working collaboratively as a member of a high-performance team. This position is expected to begin in December/January 2026. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope. Prepare technical work plans and reports. Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance. Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems. Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork. Apply knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations. Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents. Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines. Coordinate with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation. Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. 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. Ability to operate large pick-up truck or SUV on jobsites. Frequent repetitive bending/stooping to perform duties to conduct groundwater/surface water sampling and soil/sediment sampling. Frequent exposure to variable seasonal outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dryness, moisture. Frequent moving and lifting bags of sand, buckets of groundwater, and field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots all day while performing field work. Occasional work in remote work areas. Preferred Qualifications General knowledge of the environmental sciences. Proficiency in standard office suite software applications Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees. Ability to write and speak conveying complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience. Additional Information Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AECOM

Job Tags

Full time, For subcontractor, Casual work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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