Entry-Level Environmental Engineer - Hiring Event with AECOM - Raleigh

Location: Raleigh, NC, us Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh on October 28-29, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027.

The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines.

On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Raleigh office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities.

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Engineer - Remediation within our NC Remediation practice based out of Raleigh, NC.

This position is part of AECOM’s Environmental Remediation practice and supports projects involving site investigation, remedial design, remedial construction, and site restoration at contaminated sites. The role is approximately 60% field and 40% office and is suited to individuals pursuing careers in resident engineering, construction management, and remediation design.

This position is expected to begin Spring/Summer 2027.

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

Performs field work including site investigations (site inspections, soil, groundwater, surface-water, sediment, and air sampling), contractor oversight, observation of remediation system installation and operation, and field documentation.

Supports construction administration including shop drawing and submittal review, RFI responses, and project scheduling and tracking.

Performs a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.

Prepare permitting and technical deliverables, including remedial action plans, construction completion reports, cost estimates, and constructability reviews.

Works closely with the design team to prepare sampling plans, calculations, and construction design documents including specifications, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

Uses engineering software (e.g., CAD, GIS, data analysis tools) to solve routine problems and generate design documents.

Assists the Project Management team with management administration on a small to moderate size and scope project, or a portion of a larger, more complex project, following set guidelines for tasks.

Attends meetings and reports on project tasks as needed.

Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Field work in locations as appropriate (approximately 60%).

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering.

Valid US Driver's License is required for this position. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience related to environmental remediation Experience in civil or environmental engineering.

Experience in construction or field work.

EIT, EI or ability to obtain prior to starting the position.

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and Microsoft Project preferred.

Demonstrated interest in environmental remediation.

Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, and other applicable environmental regulations.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Travel is required for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engine