Entry-Level Geologist
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist to join our Remediation team in our Bloomfield or Piscataway, New Jersey office. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering professional consulting services to our key clients. This is a field-based role comprising approximately 80% field work and 20% office-based work. The candidate will join a large established team conducting environmental assessment and remediation projects across the states of New York and New Jersey. The candidate will communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and work both independently and as a part of a project team. Note this role may require travel outside of New York and New Jersey (from days to weeks) to support projects as needed across the United States.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Geology or related field.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License, and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) software.
- Experience using Esri products preferably ArcGIS REST API, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Portal for ArcGIS, Survey123, and Field Maps.
- CAD experience and ability to work with CAD to understand BIM/GIS interfaces.
- Database knowledge (ArcGIS for Server, EQuIS, MS Access, and/or SQL Server).
- Experience in the use of ModelBuilder, ArcPy, and geoprocessing tools as well as developing scripts in Visual Basic, Python, and/or JavaScript to automate tasks.
- Experience and/or coursework related to environmental remediation.
- Experience with data visualization tools.
- Experience with field and/or construction documentation.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Responsibilities
- Performing routine fieldwork, working under close supervision from project managers. Field work may include soil, sediment, surface water and/or groundwater sampling, operation and maintenance of remedial systems, and drilling and remedial construction oversight including subcontractor management.
- Participating in site visits and coordinating and assisting field staff as required.
- Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
- Develop knowledge of job-specific federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assigned job specifications.
- Collecting and analyzing data under the supervision of an experienced scientist/engineer.
- Preparing progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Attending meetings and reporting on project tasks.
Benefits
- AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
