Environmental Geologist

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist to support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Applies standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepares samples for shipping, and completes chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Applies knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Covers contaminants and determines how to restore the environment.
• Prepares basic data and scientific documents.
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• Performs unsupervised field tasks.
• Directs staff in the execution of tasks.
• Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Provides technical expertise support.
• Learns and develops a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and environmental investigation or remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology) + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be able to pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check to obtain U.S. Federal Government Credentials.
• Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology) + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology). Professional registration or track to obtain professional registration. Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies. Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.

Skills

• Technical report writing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs of sampling equipment and coolers, with assistance up to 90% of the time.
• Safely drive and operate a full-size pickup truck.
• Be medically fit for wearing a respirator.
• Able to work in variable climate conditions including heat, snow, cold, wind, etc.

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 $75,000 to $100,000 per year.