Entry-Level Environmental Scientist - Hiring Event with AECOM - New York City

About the role

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in New York, New York October 15th and 16th. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Friday, interviews will take place at our New York office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to be based in one of our New York offices. This position will support our environmental compliance, remediation, permitting and planning projects within our Environment business line. This position is expected to begin in May, June or July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and analysis for environmental compliance, sustainability, and stormwater projects
• Environmental sampling (e.g., stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste)
• Development of technical memoranda and reports
• Preparation of environmental reporting forms
• Local travel is likely and U.S travel possible and project dependent
• Builds analytic and design skills
• Conducts engineering design under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Creates designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Collects and analyzes data under the supervision of an experienced engineer
• Uses computer software as a tool for solving basic engineering problems
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision
• Site visits to federal, industrial, and municipal clients

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology or related discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.
• Valid US Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of basic engineering and environmental sciences
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees