Environmental Field Technician

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking Environmental Field Technicians for employment in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange, Oakland, San Luis Obispo, or Richmond, California.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in environmental field data collection including drilling, soil logging, well installation, and environmental sample collection. Prior experience in surface water, groundwater, and soil vapor remediation systems operations, maintenance, and monitoring is preferred. In addition, the candidate should have experience in data management, field documentation, and technical report production. Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical for this role and will include client and subcontractor interactions.

Other desired skills include knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental and health and safety regulations to ensure compliance.

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Conducts a variety of standardized tests and may prepare specimens; sets up and operates standard laboratory testing equipment of moderate complexity.
• Records test data and provides observation and interpretations of it.
• Performs fieldwork, 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.

• High School Diploma and 4+ years of experience and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successful candidate will have to pass client‑required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check.

• Experience supporting drilling activities, soil logging, monitoring well installation, and environmental investigation projects.
• Familiarity with groundwater, soil vapor, or remediation system operation, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
• Strong skills in field documentation, data management, and preparation of technical reports and project records.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams while supporting environmental health and safety compliance requirements.

• This position does not offer relocation.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

$28 – $28 per hour

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.