AECOM Americas Jobs

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a creative, talented Environmental Technician for immediate employment in Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator and compliance inspector for various sites in OR or WA. Duties include the following:

• Operating the WWTP to meet the required discharge limits during routine influent and treatment conditions outlined in the municipal permit.

• Operating the WWTP in a safe and professional manner, including maintaining required training and certifications including e- RAILSAFE, Contractor Orientation, and Roadway Worker Protection.

• Confirming proper operation and testing of the WWTP after repairs, maintenance or cleaning.

• Participating in BNSF Bi-Monthly WWTP Operator calls, and annual BNSF WW Conference.

• Perform all inspections utilizing the BNSF’s EAM system.

• Perform routine cleaning of the DAF associated with WWTP operations.

• Coordinating and/or assisting with WWTP repairs, maintenance, and cleaning utilizing the EAM system.

• Read, understand, and follow published test methods and standard operating procedures, including company and client specific programs.

• Produce accurate and complete documentation of operation, inspections and compliance according to standard operating procedures.

• Show initiative in maintaining and repairing equipment, ordering and organizing supplies and maintaining work area.

• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.

• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.

• Identifies discrepancies in results.

• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.

• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.

• Effectively work both independently and in a team environment.

• Effectively communicate with site representatives regarding schedules and task requirements.

• Perform SPCC, SWPPP, and RCRA inspections at various locations in OR and southern WA.

• Keep well organized files and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of project staff.

• May gather and maintain specified records of scientific data for supervisor, including but not limited to environmental sampling, operations and maintenance and inspections at client sites.

• Other activities may include assisting with calculations, setting up and operating equipment, inspecting equipment and installations for compliance with specifications and maintaining proper project documentation.

• Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories under supervision.

• Participate in other environment-related projects and tasks as required, and support WWTP operations at other client facilities under direction of staff as necessary.

• Knowledge of environmental regulations, practices and procedures; recognizes differences or changes that would indicate the need for attention. Receives and maintains required safety training including OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training with annual 8-hr refresher, 30-hr OSHA Training, client-specific training and regulatory specific training.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

• 2 years' experience in compliance inspections

• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.

• Must be able to successfully complete initial and random screening requirements including drug, breathalyzer, urine and/or hair test.

• Valid US Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle for travel to various project site(s) to support project task(s) assignments and scope of work. For positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records are reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.

• Candidate must be able to meet medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical exam.

Preferred Requirements:

• Preferred 4 years of experience in compliance inspections.

• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to record data neatly, accurately, and legibly.

• Excellent attention to Health and Safety.

• Applicants must be willing to be on call.

• Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in outdoor and indoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dryness, moisture, noise, and chemicals; position requires frequent operation of vehicles; often standing/walking, work alone in isolated areas and lifting of 25-50 pounds; occasionally performing repetitive bending/stooping, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), climbing stairs, working around heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, performing keyboard/mouse operations, performing repetitive or fine hand movements, and lifting of 50 to over 75 pounds; rarely working with arms above shoulder level, working at heights, wearing fall protection equipment, and operating heavy, moving or dangerous equipment. Position includes wearing associated personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, and fall protection.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization are not available for this position

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Offered rate of compensation (Washington locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $19.00 - $33.00/hr

Join us and let’s get started.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.

ReqID: J10093164

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: On-Site