Senior Technical Specialist (RCRA)

About the role

Serves as a fully capable professional in the field with minimal direction. Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures, software, and tools to facilitate high quality cost-effective technical project activities. Develops estimates of technical efforts for projects. Manages communication and collaboration with full design team and client. Conducts interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and develops estimates of technical efforts for projects. Oversees the development and implementation of technical approach and the completion of complex work which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Initiates and creates project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings. Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. May oversee the work of less experienced designers. Meets with clients and oversees all aspects of the project to ensure client needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a fully capable professional in the field with minimal direction.
• Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures, software, and tools to facilitate high quality cost-effective technical project activities.
• Develops estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Manages communication and collaboration with full design team and client.
• Conducts interdisciplinary review of project deliverables and develops estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Oversees the development and implementation of technical approach and the completion of complex work which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Initiates and creates project designs and plans with responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings.
• Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and working drawings.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• May oversee the work of less experienced designers.
• Mets with clients and oversees all aspects of the project to ensure client needs are met.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• Successful candidate will have to pass client required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check.
• 8+ years of experience supporting RCRA regulatory compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state hazardous waste regulations, including RCRA corrective action and compliance programs.
• Experience serving industrial, manufacturing, energy, chemical, or federal government clients.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary environmental projects, including technical oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and client management.
• Professional certification such as CHMM, PE, PG, or other relevant environmental credential preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS and 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• Successful candidate will have to pass client required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check.
• 8+ years of experience supporting RCRA regulatory compliance, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state hazardous waste regulations, including RCRA corrective action and compliance programs.
• Experience serving industrial, manufacturing, energy, chemical, or federal government clients.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary environmental projects, including technical oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and client management.
• Professional certification such as CHMM, PE, PG, or other relevant environmental credential preferred.

Additional Information

Relocation is not provided for this role. Sponsorship is not provided for this role.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

• You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
• Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
• With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact.
• Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.
• Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.