Geologist

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges. They are seeking an entry-level Geologist to join the Environmental Remediation team in their Minneapolis office, where the candidate will assist in gathering and analyzing geological data and conducting environmental fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging
• Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations
• Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation
• Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system
• Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Experience working on Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency led projects
• Minnesota Department of Health Asbestos Certification (Inspector or Supervisor)
• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells
• Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike
• Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2-hour drive of Minneapolis office, and occasionally further
• Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks
• Strong research and report writing (including web-based research)
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong quality and time management
• Self-starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative
• Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel

Benefits

• 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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