Environmental Engineer at AECOM — Omaha, NE

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Environmental Engineer for employment in the Omaha, NE office. This position would support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Provide technical expertise support

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, mechanical, or environmental Engineering or other related discipline
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience
• Valid U.S. Driver's License. Subject to a motor vehicle records check.
• Successful candidate will have to pass a background check.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require significant travel (several months a year) within the United States.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 26TH, 2026.

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