Jobs at AECOM

Job Description

• Are you passionate about environmental management and looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team to support both our local and global business.

Here is what you will do:

• Project Involvement: Lead and deliver discipline-specific input in various projects, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Environmental Assignments: Conduct detailed environmental studies, assessments, and prepare drawings and reports.
• EIA/ESIA Development: Oversee the development of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), including data review and compilation of baseline documentation.
• Team Guidance: Mentor junior environmental planners and environmental scientists, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead public participation and stakeholder engagement processes, serving as the main interface with clients and competent authorities.
• Technical Excellence: Coordinate small to mid-size project teams, prepare project deliverables, and provide specialized technical input. Ensure high-quality, cost-effective work by following or developing environmental assessment procedures.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain client relationships, attend client meetings, and participate in the development of bids and proposals.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Project Coordination: Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Environmental Assessments: Conduct interdisciplinary reviews, apply legislative knowledge to manage environmental risks and obtain necessary approvals.
• Problem Solving: Use innovative approaches to solve problems and improve existing processes.
• Quality Assurance: Perform technical quality reviews of assessments, models, and surveys, adhering to corporate standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental science or engineering.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Arts, or Engineering from an accredited university. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Professional Registration: Registered as a Scientist with SACNASP and as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with EAPASA in South Africa

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Job Description

• With our project pipeline continuing to expand, we are seeking intermediate to senior environmental scientists experienced in environmental chemistry, contaminated land and remediation. Your role as environmental scientist will include working closely with our US and Canadian teams on large, contaminated land and remediation programmes, while based in South Africa to:

Here is what you will do:

• Developing  environmental outputs through various stages of the project.
• Analyse geochemical data to determine the extent and type of contamination.
• Prepare detailed reports on site conditions, contamination levels, and remediation efforts.
• Prepare and review technical reports, and other project documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experienced Environmental Scientist.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in environmental site assessments, environmental reporting, remediation, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in using GIS and other environmental assessment tools.
• Being able to work well in a virtual environment.
• Contributing to the team and taking accountability.

Qualifications

• A relevant university degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, or environmental engineering.
• The above qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.