AECOM

Sr. Environmental Scientist - Remediation Focus

AECOM • $75K — $95K *
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences or engineering or related fields and 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and substance abuse test.
  • US Citizenship or permanent resident status required due to site restrictions.
  • Master's Degree and relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform standard scientific work utilizing established techniques and procedures.
  • Identify problems with samples and equipment during standard procedures.
  • Assist experienced scientists with various project phases.
  • Suggest appropriate analytical methods and assess scientific knowledge for consulting.
  • Analyze data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations based on regulatory compliance.
  • Interpret findings, comparing them with existing regulations and local studies.
  • Manage flexibility with travel requirements, which may exceed 50% of overall duties.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Field and office duties providing diverse experience.
  • Engagement with multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Support for obtaining professional certifications.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Remediation group in Denver, CO. We are seeking a candidate who is an excellent communicator and technically capable, with an awareness of relevant regulations. The successful candidate will work under the oversight of an experienced team of engineers and scientists on environmental site assessments, remedial and solid waste design and construction, and environmental support on multi-disciplinary projects. This position will involve field and office responsibilities with potential for growth. We will consider candidates from other locations such as: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Glenwood Sprngs, CO.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Performs standard scientific work requiring application of techniques and procedures.
  • Detect problems when using standardized procedures because of the condition of sample, difficulties with the equipment, etc.
  • Conducts specific phases of projects for more experienced scientists.
  • Proposes appropriate analytical methods and techniques. Assists in providing advice and consulting services within scope of scientific knowledge.
  • Draw conclusions and makes recommendations based on analysis.
  • Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Works under general supervision.
  • Flexible with working extended hours and locations, travel may be greater than 50 percent of time.
  • Must be able to do day travel regionally.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences or engineering or other related fields, AND 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Subject to a pre-employment Background check.
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • Due to some of the sites, US Citizenship or a permanent resident is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Willingness and ability to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable liaising with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike.
  • Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.
  • Scientific research and report writing (including web based research).
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Strong quality and time management.
  • Self-starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative.
  • Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.
  • Seeking professional certifications.
  • 40hr OSHA HAZWOPER certificate.
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCADD, GIS applications.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship will not be available for this role now or in the future.
  • Relocation is unavailable for this role


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About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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