Environmental Scientist/Geologist

AECOM • Kenova, WV

1d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM has an opening for an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Geologist in our Kenova, West Virginia office to assist with a variety of projects, including data management, site investigations, and remediation. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in both field and office settings.
This position is expected to begin ASAP.
Field Activities:
Soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection.
Geological logging and interpretation.
Oversight of subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
Office Activities:
Preparation of investigation reports.
The candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and a commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Fieldwork will be required, including oversight of subcontractors.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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; and
• 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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees