Environmental Technician - AECOM

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AECOM has an opening for an Environmental Technician in our Atlanta, GA office. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable and have good interpersonal communication skills.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment and air sampling.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings;
• Uses field instruments and equipment as necessary to meet health and safety as well as field sampling and O&M requirements.
• Documents all field activities and notes.
• Performs subcontractor oversight.
• Communicates effectively with project managers.
• Has a high degree of health and safety awareness.
• Works within defined scopes, schedules and budgets while producing quality work.
• Maintains knowledge of sampling procedures and protocols in accordance with recognized industry standards.
• Will work under close supervision of an engineer or scientist.  
• Work will entail daily and overnight travel to worksites.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma AND a Minimum of four plus years of experience in a similar role, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.
• Ability to travel up to 90% to various job sites within US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or trade certification is a PLUS 
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed;
• Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training;
• Candidate should have proficient technical writing skills and ability to effectively express his or herself orally in project reviews conducted among internal staff;
• Experience on Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site and in remediation of environmental sites a plus;
• Possess strong work ethic and problem-solving skills;
• Candidate who can exhibit a mature sense of professional responsibility and awareness of accepted standards of professional behavior; and
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel.

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.