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Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Engineer

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Engineer for employment in the Omaha, NE office.
AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and online programs.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
This position is expected to begin in June 2021.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
  • Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories.
  • Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Plan, execute, analyze and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
  • Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
  • Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
  • Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
  • Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
  • Performs supervised field tasks.
  • Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
  • Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
  • Entry-level position; may not require previous experience.

Minimum Requirements
  • BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License
  • Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, environmental engineering or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology)
  • General knowledge of basic geologic principles and the environmental sciences
  • Proficiency in standard office suite software applications
  • OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
  • Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable
  • Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees
  • Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck
  • Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator