AECOM
Sr. Waste Management Consultant
AECOM, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job DescriptionAECOM is actively seeking a Senior Level Waste Management Specialist to support a growing waste management practice in the Programs Group within our Environmental Business Line. In this role the Senior Waste Management Specialist will interface directly with multiple project teams and clients to provide a range of waste management support across a diverse range of environmental projects. The position requires a mix of strong technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment to solve a variety of waste management problems.
Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Performing a variety of waste determinations for various waste streams generated by decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities, including providing technical guidance related to RCRA (40CFR), Waste characterizations, and Waste Regulations, and completion of Haz determinations for new SDS for client facility projects
Supporting the development of waste profile data to support completion of manifests, profiles, and shipping documentation in support of disposal of wastes generated from decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities
Implementing written procedures and plans for all facets of waste characterization, management, and disposition
Providing guidance and instructions to field teams regarding sorting, segregation, size reduction, packaging, and securement of wastes generated from decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities
Collaborating with other team members to determine appropriate types of characterization samples for various project waste streams
Performing vendor assessments of various hazardous and/or radioactive Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities
Identifying prohibited items in waste streams that require segregation and special handling
Performing various DOT calculations
Writing and/or assisting with completion of project-specific Waste Management plans
Assisting with a variety of client facility compliance reporting needs (EPCRA, etc.)
Supporting project proposal development, as needed
Performing detail checks on a variety of waste management documentation
Completing Quality Control review forms for applicable documentation
Supporting project specific cost forecasting
Complying with data integrity and AECOM security policies
Reviewing invoices for AECOM billing to clients and subcontractors
Supporting invoice inquiry checks
Ability to obtain licenses and certifications relevant to the role
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively in a team environment
Computer proficiency and literacy, including the use of the MS Office suite of applications, to generate reports, spreadsheets, and data
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of waste characterization
This role is subject to passing a pre-employment background check, MVR check and Drug & Alcohol Screening
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years performing similar job responsibilities as those described herein
Formal and/or recurring waste management training (McCoy and Associates)
40-hour HAZWOPER and current annual 8-hour refresher
Experience working with private sector, governmental and other stakeholders managing wastes
Ability to manage and mentor lower level staff
Additional Information
Job can be performed remotely.
Working hours must include 4 hours daily between 8 a.m. Eastern Time and 5 p.m. Eastern Time
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job DescriptionAECOM is actively seeking a Senior Level Waste Management Specialist to support a growing waste management practice in the Programs Group within our Environmental Business Line. In this role the Senior Waste Management Specialist will interface directly with multiple project teams and clients to provide a range of waste management support across a diverse range of environmental projects. The position requires a mix of strong technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment to solve a variety of waste management problems.
Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Performing a variety of waste determinations for various waste streams generated by decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities, including providing technical guidance related to RCRA (40CFR), Waste characterizations, and Waste Regulations, and completion of Haz determinations for new SDS for client facility projects
Supporting the development of waste profile data to support completion of manifests, profiles, and shipping documentation in support of disposal of wastes generated from decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities
Implementing written procedures and plans for all facets of waste characterization, management, and disposition
Providing guidance and instructions to field teams regarding sorting, segregation, size reduction, packaging, and securement of wastes generated from decommissioning, demolition, and remediation activities
Collaborating with other team members to determine appropriate types of characterization samples for various project waste streams
Performing vendor assessments of various hazardous and/or radioactive Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities
Identifying prohibited items in waste streams that require segregation and special handling
Performing various DOT calculations
Writing and/or assisting with completion of project-specific Waste Management plans
Assisting with a variety of client facility compliance reporting needs (EPCRA, etc.)
Supporting project proposal development, as needed
Performing detail checks on a variety of waste management documentation
Completing Quality Control review forms for applicable documentation
Supporting project specific cost forecasting
Complying with data integrity and AECOM security policies
Reviewing invoices for AECOM billing to clients and subcontractors
Supporting invoice inquiry checks
Ability to obtain licenses and certifications relevant to the role
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively in a team environment
Computer proficiency and literacy, including the use of the MS Office suite of applications, to generate reports, spreadsheets, and data
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of waste characterization
This role is subject to passing a pre-employment background check, MVR check and Drug & Alcohol Screening
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years performing similar job responsibilities as those described herein
Formal and/or recurring waste management training (McCoy and Associates)
40-hour HAZWOPER and current annual 8-hour refresher
Experience working with private sector, governmental and other stakeholders managing wastes
Ability to manage and mentor lower level staff
Additional Information
Job can be performed remotely.
Working hours must include 4 hours daily between 8 a.m. Eastern Time and 5 p.m. Eastern Time
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.
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