Geologist - 4+ years experience

AECOM • Chelmsford, MA

396d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Geologist to support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects. This role involves utilizing scientific principles to develop solutions for technical problems, preparing technical work plans and reports, and conducting environmental analyses. The Geologist will work on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing technical expertise in environmental investigation and remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or similar, + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Currently trained in HAZWOPER is a plus.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepares technical work plans and reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• 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.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks
• Well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees