Environmental Scientist I

Company Description

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Job Description

The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Asbestos and Lead Inspector for immediate employment with the EHS Department in the Germantown, MD office. The main responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform hazardous building materials surveys (asbestos, lead paint, etc.) and prepare the associated survey reports, as well as perform abatement oversight. The candidate will perform the work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member. The position will require that the candidate be available to perform work in both the field and office and be able to travel out-of-town for durations ranging from one week to three months, as needed.

• Conduct field studies and collect environmental samples for analysis
• Perform data analysis and interpret results using statistical methods
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations on environmental findings
• Utilize GIS software to create maps and analyze spatial data
• Assist in environmental impact assessments and pollution control projects
• Support the creation of environmental management plans and conservation strategies
• Design and execute experiments to assess environmental quality and ecosystem health
• Develop and maintain databases for environmental data management and analysis
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for field and laboratory work

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, and/or equivalent education.
• Due to the nature of work US citizenship required.
• Medical clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to interact with architects and engineers on fast-paced building renovation designs requiring the development of asbestos/building hazardous materials program requirements, drawings, specifications, and design narratives.
• One or more of the following certifications: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, EPA AHERA Asbestos Inspector, EPA Asbestos Management Planner, EPA Asbestos Project Designer, EPA Asbestos Supervisor, EPA Lead Inspector Technician. State specific (MD or VA) licenses and certifications pertaining to asbestos.
• Industrial hygiene and indoor air quality experience.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; extremely proficient in technical writing; highly effective organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have the required skills to perform field surveys independently with no supervision, as well as to be able to produce the written deliverable in the office.

Additional Information

Additional information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.