Job description

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Chemist to be based in our Raleigh, NC office. This position will support our Remediation group within our Environment business line.

_This position is expected to begin in September/October 2022._

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Please note this is an office position and would not involve laboratory analysis. The project Chemist will support quality assurance/quality control, data management, data analysis, and various analytical chemistry aspects of environmental investigations for our clients. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects via our Chemistry Center of Excellence while developing their technical skills and exploring new interests as a Chemist.

_Job responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: _

+ Coordinate with laboratories throughout the sampling process

+ Provide defensible scientific support for critical project decisions

+ Review and validate chemical data packages in accordance with EPA guidance to ensure compliance with published analytical methods and usability of environmental data

+ Upload laboratory analytical data to specific client and regulatory databases

+ Manage data in relational database systems like Earthsoft EQuIS and/or Microsoft Access

+ Manipulate electronic data deliverables to create report-ready tables and visualizations

+ Develop new data management workflows and automated tools

+ Perform statistical analysis of chemical data to support forensic fingerprinting, remediation decisions, and environmental fate and transport studies

+ Prepare technical memoranda and white papers to be included in client deliverables

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience using statistical software packages and/or programming languages such as R and python

+ Experience performing chemical analysis in an academic or commercial setting

+ Knowledge of environmental chemistry principles (i.e., environmental fate and transport)

+ Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles (i.e., quality assurance and quality control)

+ Experience using relational databases such as Microsoft Access

+ Microsoft Excel skills

+ Relevant technical writing skills

+ Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner

+ Strong attention to detail

+ Experience using statistical software packages and/or programming languages such as R and python

Additional Information:
+ Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position.

+ Relocation per diem is not available for this position.

What We Offer

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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