Mid-level Environmental Scientist
About the role
AECOM's Environment, Health & Safety team is seeking an experienced Mid-level Environmental Scientist III to support and manage environmental compliance programs for public- and/or private-sector clients.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation of environmental compliance programs related to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, and state equivalents).
- Conduct regulatory applicability evaluations, document reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Aid in the preparation of permit applications, compliance plans, reports, and regulatory correspondence.
- Support environmental audits and follow-up corrective actions under direction of senior staff.
- Track regulatory changes and assist with compliance strategy updates.
- Provide day-to-day technical support for environmental compliance projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Participate in client meetings and site visits as needed.
- Prepare clear, well-organized technical deliverables and summaries for client review.
- Compile, manage, and analyze environmental compliance data.
- Support development and maintenance of compliance tracking tools and documentation systems.
- Ensure project files and records meet internal quality and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
- 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focusing on environmental compliance within consulting, industry, or a regulatory agency with strong knowledge of key environmental regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
- Valid Driver's license is required for this role.
About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.