Environmental Scientist/Geologist

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. The Environmental Scientist/Geologist will assist with various projects, including data management, site investigations, and remediation, while conducting both fieldwork and office activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental fieldwork, 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
• Collecting and recording data and comparing 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 Environmental Science or Geology and/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, the selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required
• 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
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings
• Possesses technical report writing skills
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams
• Contractor oversight
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed
• Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training
• 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
• Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites within US

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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