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AECOM Environmental Chemist in Sacramento, California
Company Description
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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.
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Chemist for employment in Sacramento, CA. This person will be working with and in support of project managers and other project members, including geologists, engineers, and technical staff.
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:
Perform data review and validation for multi-media data
Utilize scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope
Collect and enter data, and apply technical principles and theories
Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
Work with minimal supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member
Ensure project-specific data requirements are met
Support field efforts by preparing sampling plans and field documentation
Manage data flow from the laboratory to final reporting
Research environmental laboratory practices and methodologies
Assist with proposals, laboratory procurement, and oversee laboratory services and invoice approvals
Assist with technical report preparation
Coordinate with end user to define data quality requirements and to help assure that data are usable and meet end-use objectives
Report and coordinate the proper hard copy and electronic data deliverables, including EQuIS EDDs
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in chemistry or related field plus 2 years of experience or demonstrated relevant equivalency of experience and/or education
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience writing CERCLA Sampling and Analysis Plans for DoD clients
Knowledge of chemistry principles
Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation used for environmental analysis (i.e. GC/MS, ICP, GC-ECD, IC, etc.)
Proficient in standard office computer applications and software, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Position requires analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, and solid planning and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual and the ability to interpret analytical data packages for compliance with analytical protocols and quality assurance project plans is desired
Ability to obtain 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Ability to travel 10-25% and work outdoors as needed
Ability to intermittently drive company or rental vehicles for work
Master’s degree in chemistry or other related field
Prior experience in an analytical laboratory or environmental chemistry laboratory
General experience with EQuIS or other environmental data management software; including loading EDDs, setting up new sites, creating automated reports, using Sample Planning module, setting up EQuIS Collect, setting up EQuIS enterprise dashboards
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $60,000.00 - $85,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10113741
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
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