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Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not offered 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.

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.

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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.

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AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Arlington on November 18-19, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Arlington office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is actively seeking a dedicated Environmental Scientist I. In this role, you will provide support to military installations, DoD program offices, and Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC).

This position supports our Department of Defense (DoD) client’s mission to maintain compliance with numerous environmental regulations and track hazardous material and hazardous waste at military installations around the world. This position requires data collection, site visits, calculations, report preparation, extensive data research and entry, analysis of data accuracy and consistency, and professional customer support for military and civilian software. Will support cross-departmental – administrative support on technical projects and overall general support for environmental projects. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate aptitude for data management, customer support, and working knowledge of hazardous material and waste management.

The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate aptitude for data management, customer support, and administrative support to technical projects (e.g., project files, project reporting, meeting facilitation, and conference support); development and implementation of data collection methods; development and quality control of project deliverables; and program planning and management activities. The office assignment for this position will be located in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administration and operational support for IT systems (e.g., user accounts, password resets, data entry)
• Provide timely and appropriate support to DoD and other federal clients' hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs
• Research and retrieve hazardous material safety data sheets from product manufacturers
• Develop awareness of and familiarity with issues and events affecting organization, department, and/or customer
• Provide advice and demonstrate use of software and hardware to end-users
• Conduct data collection at client facilities or virtually over email, track all data collect requests sent and received, review provided data, complete necessary calculations to determine reporting responsibilities, prepare the required reporting forms, and prepare technical memoranda or report to document the efforts
• Complete work in an office environment as well as field assignments to support installation tasks (e.g., HM/HW inventory management, inspections, shelf-life, AULs, reuse, training)
• Evaluate data quality and consistency, applications, and functions
• Use and support database applications and analytical tools
• Develop and assist with management of compliance programs for federal clients, including tasks associated with audits, planning, reporting, and recordkeeping for multiple environmental media areas
• May be required to attend meetings on client's behalf
• Overall general support for environmental projects
• Meet required schedules while producing quality work
• Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles, and presenting project outputs for final delivery
• Work independently with minimal supervision and complete multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Work both in a team environment and without supervision
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Provide administrative support to technical projects
• Interface with clients to identify technical requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related.
• Valid US Driver's License is required for this position. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Must be a US Citizen capable of passing a National Agency Check, which will be required to gain access to Government IT Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and capability to prepare and update reports and other documentation
• Effective time-management, strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Experience providing administrative support to technical projects
• Experience developing technical guidance
• Experience interfacing with clients to identify technical requirements/needs
• Experience preparing and providing summaries of relevant requirements for projects.
• Experience developing and assisting with management of compliance programs for federal clients, including tasks audits, planning, reporting, data entry, and recordkeeping for multiple environmental media areas
• Knowledge and understanding of federal organizations and facilities, such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Park Service
• Experience in hazardous materials and hazardous waste management
• Experience with environmental programs for federal agencies
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Must have good oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills