Mid-level Environmental Scientist Mid-level Environmental Scientist AECOM In-person · Minneapol

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Environmental Scientist III to support our Minnesota Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Team.

We are seeking candidates who will be able to immediately contribute to the successful delivery of projects and promote growth in existing and new markets, specifically related to environmental compliance work, with opportunities to support additional projects.

This full-time position within our Environmental team will assist in coordinating and conducting environmental projects related to environmental compliance and supporting groundwater treatment operations. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate project experience, require a strong focus on health and safety, and work collaboratively in a high-performance team.

• Conduct on‑site inspections of industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities to evaluate compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., air, water, waste, hazardous materials).
• Review permits, plans, records, and monitoring data to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and permit conditions.
• Identify violations, non‑conformances, and environmental risks, document findings through clear, detailed inspection reports.
• Collect environmental samples (air, water, soil, waste) using standardized protocols and ensure proper chain‑of‑custody.
• Investigate citizen complaints, spill reports, or alleged violations and determine appropriate enforcement or corrective actions.
• Communicate findings and compliance requirements to facility representatives; provide technical guidance on corrective measures and best practices.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to support enforcement actions, follow‑up inspections, or compliance reviews.
• Maintain inspection records, databases, and tracking systems to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Interpret and apply relevant regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA) to inspection activities and compliance determinations.
• Participate in compliance assistance outreach, training sessions, or stakeholder meetings to promote environmental stewardship and regulatory awareness.

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry‑leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award‑winning technical excellence, leading‑edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide‑ranging environmental problems.

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 ...