Job Details

Overview

Entry-Level Environmental Engineer (Water/Wastewater) at AECOM. This role is part of the Water/Wastewater group and offers early-career engineers hands-on experience in planning, design, and implementation of sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure projects with ENR's #1 ranked water engineering firm.

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Los Angeles, California October 29-30. The event provides an opportunity to learn about career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2026, hear from AECOM staff about projects and career paths, and meet AECOM professionals from across our business lines. The mixer runs from 6-8 pm on Wednesday evening, followed by interviews on Thursday at either our Los Angeles or Orange office.

If you're a college student majoring in a field indicated below and graduating in December 2025 or Spring 2026, we'd love to hear from you!

AECOM is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Environmental Engineer to join our growing Water/Wastewater group. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience addressing complex environmental challenges in the planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of water and wastewater treatment processes, distribution, and collection systems.
• Support environmental studies, permitting, and regulatory compliance for water quality and resource management projects.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental documentation, and engineering drawings under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Conduct sampling, data analysis, and modeling to support water quality and environmental assessments.
• Participate in fieldwork, including site visits, condition assessments, and construction observation.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and CAD/BIM designers to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices in environmental and water/wastewater engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering (with environmental emphasis), or a related field; or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

• Internship or collegiate project experience in water/wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, or related design work.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations, sustainability practices, and/or water quality analysis tools.

Additional Information

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00.

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 a global infrastructure leader, solving clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We are a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects locally and globally, with resources to make an impact. Our training and development programs help you build technical expertise and leadership skills in a collaborative, respectful environment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value your potential and are committed to confidentiality in accordance with EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10135598

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc