Job title: Entry-Level Scientist
Company: AECOM
Job description: Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Scientist to be based in Rocky Hill, CT
This position is expected to begin in November 2023.
The Entry-Level Environmental Engineer will work with a diverse team of engineers, project managers and technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering remediation consulting services in New England.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
- Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories.
- Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Entry-level position; may not require previous experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Geoscience or related field
- Valid US drivers license and successful completion of AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review. Position requires frequent traveling to field locations in personal vehicle. Locations and distances vary and could include occasional overnight travel and operation of rental vehicle.
- Frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment such as sample coolers, without assistance up to 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating a full-size pickup truck or large sport utility vehicle.
- Prior client/customer relations experience. Position includes interfacing with client and Company management.
- Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
- Mechanical aptitude is strongly desired.
- Relevant professional work or internship experience.
- OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper.
- Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
- Strong research and report writing.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Position requires frequent travel within 1 to 2 hours of office and occasional overnight travel.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
- AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
- Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (Rocky Hill, CT) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $56,257.00 – $77,350.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the worlds 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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 youre 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm, and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youll 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 persons potential, and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Expected salary: $56257 – 77350 per year
Location: Rocky Hill, CT