Environmental Technician - Remediation - 4 years Min Experience

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to support environmental remediation, demolition, and site restoration projects for a variety of clients. The Environment Technician will provide daily on-site support for construction, excavation, decommissioning, health and safety, and subcontractor operations across active project sites.

Responsibilities

• Site Management & Field Supervision
  • Lead daily field operations for remediation, demolition, excavation, cap placement, trenching, and site restoration activities.
  • Supervise union and non-union equipment operators, laborers, teamsters, drillers, and subcontractors on active project sites.
  • Cook up work sequencing, equipment use, contractor activities, and daily production goals to maintain schedule and quality.
  • Drive strict adherence to work plans, construction specifications, and environmental controls.
• Environmental & Technical Field Oversight
  • Oversee pump-and-treat system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
  • Manage vapor intrusion mitigation systems at residential locations, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
  • Direct general groundwater sampling programs and support RCRA-related activities, including waste characterization and reporting.
  • Perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks aligned with remediation systems and site infrastructure.
  • Support waste handling, packaging, and disposal logistics, including compliance with regulatory requirements and disposal site criteria.
  • Maintain monitoring of field conditions, contamination controls, dust suppression, stormwater BMPs, and equipment decontamination zones.
• Health & Safety Leadership
  • Serve as an on-site safety representative, enforcing AECOM safety policies and project-specific Health and Safety Plans.
  • Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately and escalate issues to project management when needed.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable federal (OSHA) and/or state regulatory requirements, as appropriate for the specific job.
• Project Planning & Documentation
  • Support development and execution of Field Sampling Plans, QAPPs, SSHPs, and project work plans.
  • Maintain daily logs, production reports, safety records, equipment logs, and subcontractor documentation.
  • Aid in preparing progress reports, regulatory documentation, and closure reports.
  • Cook up coordination and communication with regulatory inspectors and client representatives during field activities.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Act as the primary on-site point of contact between subcontractors, project managers, safety staff, and client representatives.
  • Participate in project scheduling, constructability reviews, and planning of field mobilizations/demobilizations.
  • Communicate daily progress, changes, and issues to project management and regulatory partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: HS Diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the role, US citizenship is required, sponsorship for this role will not be available.
• Successful candidate will have to pass client required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check.
• Preferred Qualifications: 10 years of experience in remediation (O and M experience) or site supervision.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working with union labor forces and complex multi-stakeholder field sites.
• Strong background supervising field crews, subcontractors, and heavy equipment operations.
• Experience on EPA Superfund, DOD, DOE, NRC, or USACE-managed remediation projects.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong understanding of field safety, heavy construction techniques, and environmental controls.
• Ability to create clear daily logs, field reports, and documentation.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $28 to $38 - hourly.