Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessor

AECOM

Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessor supporting risk assessments for AECOM across private and government clients. Engaging with teams to deliver high-quality assessments and maintain regulatory compliance.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
Performing human health risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
Preparing technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations using R software.
Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus four years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid Driver's license
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of work.
Successful candidate will have to pass a background and motor vehicle records check.
Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, Environmental Health or other related area (preferred)
Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead (preferred)
Experience performing human health risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting (preferred)
Experience with environmental statistics (e.g., USEPA ProUCL) (preferred)
Experience working on Department of Defense projects (preferred)
Strong experience with running R software (preferred)
Applied knowledge of USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS) (preferred)
Experience conducting vapor intrusion assessments (preferred)
Excellent technical writing and communication skills (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

human health risk assessmentsrisk assessment calculationsenvironmental statisticsvapor intrusion assessmentsR softwareUSEPA ProUCLUSEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfundsampling and analysis plansquality assurance project planstechnical writing

Soft Skills

coordinationdelegationcommunicationwork qualityefficiency

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in Environmental Science/Studiesvalid driver's license