Environmental Geologist - 4 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.
• 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.
• Assist 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science.
• 4+ years of post-graduation relevant experience in environmental consulting (i.e., Remedial Investigations and Site Assessments) for Federal, State, or private clients or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• US Citizenship.

Qualifications

• Field work will be required, including oversight of AECOM staff and subcontractors.
• More than 6 years experience with Remedial/Site investigation, remediation planning, or design.
• Experience working on projects focusing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
• Experience with CERCLA RI/FS, RCRA, and RD/RA projects with commercial or DoD clients.
• Experience performing environmental investigations at DoD facilities.
• Excellent skills in written and spoken communication (including polished client presentation skills), organization, time management, and an individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and preparing technical reports.
• Desire and ability to travel periodically for project assignments and occasional meetings.
• Safety-focused individual with experience in implementation of safety plans; leading safety kick-off calls, daily “tailgate” safety briefings, and comfortable performing subcontractor safety oversight.
• Ability to work outside completing field investigations while performing physically demanding work in various conditions/locations across the US.
• Experience logging soils using the USCS.
• Certificates – OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER Training and current refresher certificates.
• Experience as, or qualified to serve as, an SSHO under USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.

Pay

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 annually.