Sr. Waste Management Consultant

👋 About AECOM:

We're AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting. We're not just building things; we're building a better world. From transportation to clean water, our work impacts communities worldwide. We're a team of over 50,000 professionals, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us.

🚀 The Role:

As a Senior Waste Management Specialist, you'll be a key player in our Environmental Business Line. You'll work directly with project teams and clients, offering expert waste management support across a range of environmental projects. This is a blend of technical expertise, collaboration, and problem-solving.

🎯 What You'll Do:

• Determine waste types for various streams (decommissioning, demolition, remediation). You'll provide guidance on RCRA (40CFR), waste characterization, and regulations, including Haz determinations.
• Develop waste profile data for manifests, profiles, and shipping documents.
• Implement procedures and plans for waste characterization, management, and disposal.
• Guide field teams on waste sorting, segregation, size reduction, packaging, and securing.
• Collaborate on determining appropriate characterization samples.
• Assess hazardous/radioactive treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Identify prohibited waste items needing special handling.
• Perform DOT calculations.
• Create and assist with project-specific Waste Management plans.
• Support client facility compliance reporting (EPCRA, etc.).
• Contribute to proposal development.
• Perform detailed checks on waste management documentation.
• Complete Quality Control reviews.
• Support project cost forecasting.
• Adhere to data integrity and AECOM security policies.
• Review invoices for AECOM billing.
• Support invoice inquiry checks.
• Obtain relevant licenses and certifications.

🌟 What We're Looking For:

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and proficient with MS Office applications. Excellent communication skills are a must, along with knowledge of waste characterization. Background check, MVR check, and drug & alcohol screening required.
• Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of similar experience, formal waste management training (McCoy and Associates preferred), 40-hour HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher, experience working with various stakeholders, ability to mentor staff.

🌎 Work Details:

• Remote work is possible.
• Daily work must include 4 hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

🙌 Benefits:

AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and more. We also prioritize employee well-being.

Job Category: Environmental Consulting