Environmental Geologist - Environmental Remediation

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Environmental Geologist for employment in the Niceville, FL office. This position will support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Perform unsupervised field tasks.
• Direct staff in the execution of tasks.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, or other related discipline, + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Subject to a motor vehicle records check.
• Successful candidate must complete a background check.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or other related discipline.
• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable.
• 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, carrying, and loading equipment without assistance up to 50lbs.
• Previous experience or proven ability in operating a full-size pickup truck.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.

Additional Information

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 per year.