Air Quality Monitoring Operator

AECOM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Air Quality Monitoring Operator II to join the Ambient Air Monitoring team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on the preparation, execution, and reporting of air monitoring sites across central Texas, working independently while collaborating with scientists, managers, clients, and contractors.

You will calibrate and maintain instrumentation, use hand and power tools, collect data for reporting, and travel for calibrations and repairs across the region.

Qualifications

• B.S. in environmental science, chemistry, atmospheric science, or environmental engineering.
• 2 years of ambient air monitoring experience or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% with overnight stays.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and pre-employment driving check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of scientists that provide air quality monitoring services.
• Operate air measurement instrumentation with technicians and data validators.
• Calibrate, maintain, test, and operate air monitoring equipment.
• Collect, organize, and prepare data for reporting.
• Travel to air monitoring locations across Central Texas and the United States for calibrations and maintenance.

Education

B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry, atmospheric science, environmental engineering or related

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Air Quality Monitoring Operator II to join our Ambient Air Monitoring team in Austin, TX. In this role, the successful candidate will be a part of the AAM operations team, primarily working independently, but regularly interfacing with their fellow team members, AECOM managers, clients, and contractors. You will focus on the preparation, execution, and reporting of air monitoring sites within central Texas.

As a member of the AAM Operations Team, the candidate will have the following responsibilities

• Collaborate and work as part of a team of scientists that provide air quality monitoring services.
• Work directly with instrumentation, technicians, and data validators to operate air measurement instrumentation.
• Use hand and power tools to calibrate, maintain, test, and operate air monitoring instrumentation and equipment.
• Understand and perform calibration and documentation protocols.
• Collect, organize, and prepare data for reporting.
• Travel to air monitoring locations across Central Texas and the United States to conduct calibrations, repairs, and perform routine preventative maintenance on air monitoring equipment

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry, atmospheric science, environmental engineering or related.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in ambient air monitoring data and analyzers and instrumentation operation and repairs.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
• Willingness and ability to local travel up to 70% of the time, with some travel requiring overnight stays (less than 30% of the time).
• Valid US Driver's License and pre-employment driving record verification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in ambient air monitoring.
• Environmental sampling experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for working independently and within a team.
• Occasional lifting of air monitoring instrumentation and other ancillary equipment.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 $65000 to $85000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 65000 - USD 85000 - yearly