Environmental Scientist

AECOM has an opening for an entry level Environmental Scientist in our Cincinnati, Ohio office to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations and remediation. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data in both the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports.

This position is expected to begin in May 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.
• Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system.
• Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

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, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work will be required including oversight of subcontractors.