Environmental Technician
Aecom
Supports environmental remediation operations, sampling, O&M, and subcontractor oversight.
7 days ago ago
$20 - $25
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Field
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
sampling
equipment setup
subcontractor oversight
remediation o&m
field documentation
scope management
- Performs soil, groundwater, surface water, waste, sediment, air, vapor sampling.
- Performs subcontractor oversight.
- Other activities may include setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.
- Documents all field activities and notes.
- Performs various operation and maintenance (O&M) and inspection of environmental remediation systems involving extraction of hydrocarbons, impacted vapor, impacted soil, and impacted groundwater.
- Uses field instruments and equipment as necessary to meet health and safety, field sampling, and O&M requirements.
- Works within defined scopes, schedules and budgets while producing quality work.
- Maintains knowledge of sampling procedures and protocols in accordance with recognized industry standards.
- Works under close supervision of an engineer or scientist.
What you bring
hazwoper
asbestos
ms excel
associate
2 years
problem solving
- US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Physically able to occasionally work with arms above shoulder level, climbing stairs, and using portable ladders to perform maintenance, inspection, or readings.
- MDH Asbestos Certification (Inspector or Supervisor)
- Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Physically able to wear associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hat, face shield, and hearing protection.
- Experience sampling various media (groundwater, soil, vapor).
- Physically able to lift equipment or objects weighing 25 pounds or less.
- Excellent attention to Health and Safety.
- Proficient technical writing skills and ability to effectively express his or herself orally in project reviews conducted among internal staff.
- Be able to independently perform field work.
- Proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 90% to various job sites locally and throughout the United States.
- Physically able to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, noise, and/or chemicals.
- Associates Degree(s) or trade certification.
- Be able to perform contractor oversight.
- Has a high degree of health and safety awareness.
- First Aid/CPR training.
- The qualified applicant who is offered a position will be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening and have a valid driver's license
- Candidate will submit to a medical surveillance screening upon hire.
- Ability to record data neatly, accurately, and legibly.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Possess strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
- Communicates effectively with project team.
- 2 years of experience in a similar capacity.
- Physically able to use power gripping/squeezing hand tools and levers to perform maintenance, inspection or reading such as removing nuts and bolts on filters or well covers.
- A mature sense of professional responsibility and awareness of accepted standards of professional behavior.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- pre-employment motor vehicle record screening
- medical surveillance screening upon hire
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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