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 seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to be based out of Akron, OH office. Imagine making a positive impact in your community while working on rewarding projects, such as environmental justice, remediation, or Brownfields projects. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the globe. In this role (Environmental Engineer IV), you will be responsible for managing AECOM staff, subcontractors, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement and communication, and financial management of the projects you manage. Ability to report in person to the Akron office twice a week, as it is not a remote position.  The successful candidate is required to have a background in environmental engineering and environmental consulting and also be a Professional Engineer in Ohio. A background in remediation is required.

Responsibilities for this position may include the following:

Understand and have experience in site investigation and remediation techniques to drive solutions for our clients.Utilizes existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.Leads teams by utilizing advanced scientific principles, theories, and practices.Utilizes existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to area manager.Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems with the support of the project team.Mentor staff including those aspiring to be technical professionals or project managers.Supervise the performance of engineers, geologist, and scientists, as well as project administration, projects controls, scheduling, cost control, estimating and procurement representatives.Determine and define project scope and objectives. Develop and manage a detailed project schedules and work plans.Familiar with project invoicing and cash flow management.Manages all phases of projects (from beginning to close out).Analyzes financial statements and completes budget tracking.Performs work with minimal direction with periodic reporting to area manager.Predict resource needs and manage resources effectively.Provide technical oversight and quality control of work deliverables.Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.Monitor project performance to identify areas for improvement.Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.Support business development efforts.Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication, both verbal and written skills.Superior communication, writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS in Environmental Engineering or related field and minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Environmental Consulting, Remediation and Project Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Professional Engineer LicenseRole is subject to a Background and MVR check 

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years’ experience in environmental remediation and consulting industry.PMP certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.Experience with regulator and stakeholder negotiations.Experience successfully managing environmental projects for Federal and State clients.Experience in team management and scheduling of staff and resources to ensure on time and on budget project delivery.Experience in business development for environmental/remediation projects.Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change ordersHave led teams of professionals in executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessment, and Treatability Studies in support of Federal or State environmental projects.Occasional overnight travel required.

Additional Information

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, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.