Environmental Scientist III

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Driv
• Compensation: USD 76,000 - USD 103,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist III / Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Remediation Practice in Richmond, California
.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and project coordination for environmental investigation, remediation, groundwater monitoring, compliance, and emergency response projects throughout Northern California and the western United States. This position will support a diverse portfolio of industrial, energy, transportation, municipal, and commercial clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing environmental field programs, coordinating subcontractors and laboratories, overseeing health and safety compliance, managing environmental data, and preparing technical and regulatory deliverables.

This position will be based in Richmond, California, with opportunities to support projects throughout Northern California and the western United States.

Responsibilities

Technical and Project Leadership

• Lead environmental investigation, monitoring, remediation, and compliance projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate field schedules, staffing, subcontractors, laboratory services, equipment, and site logistics.
• Develop and implement work plans, sampling plans, health and safety documentation, and project-specific field procedures.
• Support project managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource forecasting, and client communications.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to achieve project objectives while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget commitments.

Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation

• Plan and oversee groundwater, soil, sediment, and waste characterization programs.
• Manage groundwater monitoring events and environmental sampling activities.
• Coordinate remedial investigations, corrective action programs, groundwater treatment systems, and in-situ remediation efforts.
• Evaluate environmental data and support development of remedial strategies and technical recommendations.
• Ensure field activities are performed in accordance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
• Support environmental compliance programs for industrial, infrastructure, remediation, and construction projects.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor project activities for compliance with permits, mitigation measures, Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Coordinat…