Hybrid Environmental Scientist: Field & Data Specialist

AECO; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to join our Milwaukee, Wisconsin team. You will support a diverse portfolio of environmental investigations, assessments, and remediation projects, gaining hands-on field experience while collaborating with scientists, geologists, and engineers.

The role is ideal for an early-career professional eager to develop technical expertise on multidisciplinary projects for public- and private-sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, or a related environmental science discipline, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental field investigations, including the collection of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor samples.
• Perform field observations, environmental measurements, and routine monitoring activities in accordance with project-specific procedures and applicable regulations.
• Document field activities, site conditions, sampling locations, and observations using field notes, logs, forms, photographs, and electronic data collection tools.
• Assist with environmental site assessments, site characterization, remediation monitoring, and evaluation of environmental conditions.
• Support the compilation, validation, organization, and interpretation of environmental data and compare results with applicable regulatory criteria and project requirements.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, field summaries, data tables, figures, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate with project team members, laboratories, drilling contractors, excavation contractors, and other subcontractors to support field activities and project objectives.
• Participate in project health and safety activities, including hazard recognition, site inspections, and compliance with AECOM and client safety requirements.
• Support project administration, including data entry, records management, document control, and tracking field activities.
• Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight stays, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions and site environments.

Skills

Field investigations

Data management

Technical report preparation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related

Master's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to join our Milwaukee, Wisconsin team. You will support a diverse portfolio of environmental investigations, assessments, and remediation projects, gaining hands-on field experience while collaborating with scientists, geologists, and engineers.

The role is ideal for an early-career professional eager to develop technical expertise on multidisciplinary projects for public- and private-sector clients.