Environmental Technician IV at AECOM — Denver, CO

AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to support environmental remediation projects for a variety of clients. The Environment Technician will provide daily on-site support for construction, excavation, decommissioning, health and safety, and subcontractor operations across active project sites (within an hour to two hours to Ft. Collins, Denver, and/or Greeley area).

The ideal candidate has a strong background in supervising and managing heavy equipment operations, and directing field crews on complex environmental cleanup projects. Experience with oil and gas is strongly preferred; however, any experience within Environmental Remediation fieldwork will be prioritized.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Site Management & Field Supervision

• Lead daily field operations for remediation, demolition, excavation, cap placement, trenching, and site restoration activities.
• Supervise union and non-union equipment operators, laborers, teamsters, drillers, and subcontractors on active project sites.
• Coordinate work sequencing, equipment use, contractor activities, and daily production goals to maintain schedule and quality.
• Drive strict adherence to work plans, construction specifications, and environmental controls.

Environmental & Technical Field Oversight

• Oversee system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Manage vapor intrusion mitigation systems at residential locations, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Direct general groundwater sampling programs and support RCRA-related activities, including waste characterization and reporting.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks aligned with remediation systems and site infrastructure.
• Support waste handling, packaging, and disposal logistics, including compliance with regulatory requirements and disposal site criteria.
• Monitor field conditions, contamination controls, dust suppression, stormwater BMPs, and equipment decontamination zones.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Serve as an on-site safety representative, enforcing AECOM safety policies and project-specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately and escalate issues to project management when needed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal (OSHA) and/or state regulatory requirements, as appropriate for the specific job.

Project Planning & Documentation

• Support development and execution of Field Sampling Plans, QAPPs, SSHPs, and project work plans.
• Maintain daily logs, production reports, safety records, equipment logs, and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, regulatory documentation, and closure reports.
• Coordinate with regulatory inspectors and client representatives during field activities.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact between subcontractors, project managers, safety staff, and client representatives.
• Participate in project scheduling, constructability reviews, and planning of field mobilizations/demobilizations.
• Communicate daily progress, changes, and issues to project management and regulatory partners.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the role US citizenship is required, sponsorship for this role will not be available.
• Successful candidate will have to pass required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check and medical surveillance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in remediation (O&M experience) or site supervision.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working with complex multi-stakeholder field sites.
• Strong background supervising field crews, subcontractors, and heavy equipment operations.
• Upstream oil and gas investigation and remediation experience.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong understanding of field safety, heavy construction techniques, and environmental controls.
• Ability to create clear daily logs, field reports, and documentation.
• No sponsorship will be provided for this role.
• No relocation will be provided for this role

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