Environment Geologist - 2 years min. experience

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced geologist for employment in the Washington, D.C. region to provide technical and management support for a variety of environmental projects (i.e., Remedial Investigations and Site Assessments) primarily within the Federal sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks as part of larger projects.
• Aid in planning and leading complex field investigation programs involving drilling, borehole logging, well installation, groundwater monitoring, and subsequent remedial activities.
• Provide technical direction and safety oversight to a team of multi-disciplinary AECOM scientists on large field investigations.
• Provide technical direction and safety oversight of drilling subcontractors while logging soil/rock cores and directing monitoring well construction.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Write technical planning documents and reports with the support of more junior staff.
• Aid project manager with proposal writing and cost estimating.
• Work with procurement staff to hire subcontractors and manage implementation of their services.
• Aid in preparing permits and access agreements with public agencies and other stakeholders.
• Interact with federal and private clients.
• Develop client relationships through technical work.
• Attend site visits and planning meetings.
• Assist with planning and implementation of remedial actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science
• 2+ years of post-graduation relevant experience in environmental consulting (i.e., Remedial Investigations and Site Assessments) for Federal, State, or private clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science, 2+ years of post-graduation relevant experience in environmental consulting (i.e., Remedial Investigations and Site Assessments) for Federal, State, or private clients.
• Preferred Qualifications: More than 4 years experience with Remedial/Site investigation, remediation planning, or design, experience working on projects focusing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), desire and ability to travel periodically for week(s)-long regional project assignments and occasional meetings, experience with CERCLA RI/FS, RCRA, and RD/RA projects with commercial or DoD clients, experience performing environmental investigations at DoD facilities, OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER Training and current refresher certificates.

Benefits

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. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70000 to $90000.

Pay

$70000 - $90000 yearly

Schedule

Hybrid