Requisition/Vacancy No. 32634BR

Position Title RICHMOND, VA - PROJECT ENGINEER I - ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Job Category ENGINEERING - ENVIRONMENTAL / SCIENTISTS

AECOM Business Line Environment

Office Region USA - Mid Atlantic

Office Location US - Richmond, VA

Job Description

Working at AECOM makes you a member of a global team and an award-winning company. You are supported through a network of connections within your role, your discipline and the regions in which you operate. 

With 41,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. 

AECOM understands the value of our natural environment and the need to minimize impacts from society and industry.  As one of the world’s leading global consultancies, our 5000 talented professionals have a long history of providing environmental solutions for clients around the world. 

Environmental Project Engineer

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Project Engineer to support its Richmond-based Remediation and Construction operation.  The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental) and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the design and construction project management of environmental remediation projects.  Professional Engineering licensure (or demonstration of licensing track) required.

This position will provide remediation design and project managerial responsibilities, as well as field inspection, review, and engineering support.  The position will report directly to the Section Manager, and will support a variety of programs and projects.  Projects will typically include soil and groundwater remediation, munitions response/ unexploded ordinance sites, and municipal drinking and wastewater treatment.  Responsibilities will include:

·         Proposal preparation - operational planning/sequencing, remedial technology and waste disposition evaluation, cost estimating, technical writing

·         Design-phase technical project execution - design input and management; evaluation and selection of remedial technologies; treatment system process design; control and instrumentation specification; preparation of engineering reports, work plans, drawings, and technical specifications; preparation of detailed cost estimates

·         Construction-phase project execution - coordination with and management of field staff, construction task/project management, site engineering support, periodic on-site construction management and support

Applicant shall demonstrate the following experience: 

1) Groundwater and soil remediation - Knowledge of conventional and innovative remedial technologies, contaminant assessment and delineation, equipment evaluation and specification (pumps, transducers, meters, etc.).

2) Construction Project Management - Track and control budgets, prepare cost estimates and invoices, develop and track schedules, supervise and coordinate subcontractors, conduct field monitoring and inspection, prepare reports and correspondence.   

3) Operation and maintenance of groundwater treatment systems - Prepare operation and maintenance manuals; perform training and supervision for system operators, assistance in startup and debugging of treatment system components, controls, and instrumentation. 

Applicants shall have strong written and oral communication skills, and will be required to demonstrate these skills during the interview process.

AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package.  AECOM is much more than just a place to work.  It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide.  It's  place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people.  It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.  Come grow with us!  For more information on AECOM, AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.