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AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Air Quality Scientist for employment in the Austin, Texas office. The successful candidate will work in AECOM’s Ambient Air Monitoring (AAM) Group – a recognized center of expertise within AECOM.  The successful candidate will primarily work independently, but will also need to interface with clients, contractors, and AECOM managers. AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and on-line programs.

This position is expected to begin in January/February 2025.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Travel for field assignments to conduct quality assurance audits for ambient air monitoring networks.
•  Generate and explain summary results.
• Assist in writing reports and proposals.
•  Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and solve instrument problems.
•  Act as a resource to clients in order to answer technical questions and address appropriate issues.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair air monitoring instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepare gas standards for laboratory and field use.
• Assist with research, data analysis, and report writing.
• Interact with field staff, clients, URS managers, and government agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related science.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with ambient air monitoring equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge in the practices required to generate valid scientific data.
• Able to work both independently and in a project team environment.
• Ability to record test data legibly, completely, and accurately.
• Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to recognize hazards and work safely in an industrial setting.
• Show initiative and interest in professional development.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, or hoisting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.  
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions. 
• Frequent work at elevated heights requiring the use of portable ladders and/or climbing stairs to perform job duties.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Austin, Texas.  The selected candidate must be available to work in Austin, Texas on a scheduled basis.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• 50% field work is required.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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 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.

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

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.