Entry- Level Data Scientist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Data Scientist to support integration of digital technologies in soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects based in North Carolina.

Site investigations are conducted in accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), various NCDEQ Division of Waste Management Programs and other regulatory programs, many of which have data submittal requirements. 

The selected candidate will be primarily office-based, working with more experienced data managers to learn how to use data management software including setting up the databases, uploading data, processing and finalizing data tables, and processing electronic data deliverables from laboratories. The candidate will be responsible for setting up digital forms and tables for field applications.  In addition, the candidate will act as a liaison between project managers and the international data management team. Based on staffing needs, the selected candidate may conduct field tasks, which may include soil and groundwater sample collection and vapor sampling, to improve candidate’s understanding of the implementation of field tasks.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Work under the supervision of senior data managers to process data collected from field activities.
• Entry-level position; does not require previous experience.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, or Environmental Engineering.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc).
• Technical skills including ArcGIS Pro, CAD, EQuIS, data visualization.
• OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training.
• Exposure to the collection and evaluation of environmental data in school and/or work settings.
• Strong scheduling, team building, and budget management skills.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for fieldwork and overnight travel. 

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.