AECOM
Field Environmental Geologist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Providence, RI, us
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Science
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- 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.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training, OSHA 30-Hour Training for Construction and General Industry, and annual 8 hour refresher class. Currently trained is a plus.
- 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 pounds 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, rain, etc.
Full description
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:
- 90-100% of work to be conducted in the field.
- Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
- 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.
- Conduct oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
- Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
- Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
- Possess technical report writing skills.
- Performs unsupervised field tasks.
- Direct 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.
- Provide technical expertise support.
- Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and environmental investigation or remediation.
- Travel to various job sites within the US
- Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety
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
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle records check (MVR) in accordance with company policy.
- Due to the nature of the work, 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.
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.