Environmental Scientist - CERCLA

Environmental Scientist - CERCLA

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist for employment in the Pittsburg, PA office. This position would support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal/CERCLA/FUDs projects including Superfund and DOD sites.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct planning, implementation, and evaluation of data for CERCLA remediation investigations and remedial activities including RI, FS, ROD, PP and RDs.
• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepares technical work plans and reports.
• 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.
• Conduct oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering or Environmental Science, + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid U.S. Driver's License

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years or more of relevant experience specifically with CERCLA RI/FS/RD processes on Superfund and DOD sites.
• Experience conducting PFAS site assessments.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification with annual refresher training.
• Knowledge of treatability studies and full scale implementation of in situ remediation technologies.
• Experience leading field sampling events for soil and groundwater site assessments.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• 40 hour HAZWOPER training and/or annual 8 hour refresher class.
• 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.
• Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed for project work.