Geologist III

AECOM•Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Geologist III to be based in our Glen Allen, VA or Virginia Beach, VA office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line. This position is expected to begin immediately. The Geologist III will serve as a team member in the office and the field, assisting project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment, soil gas, and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation. The role will be responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project-specific objectives and policies. The department is involved in many on-going efforts and continue to utilize top talent to exceed performance expectations.

Requirements

BA/BS in Geology, Environmental Science or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Valid U.S Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening
Remediation Experience is required.
Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field
5+ years of experience in environmental consulting with focus in site assessment and/or remediation
Experience performing and leading site investigations that included soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, soil boring/monitoring well installations with various drilling techniques (i.e., DPT, HSA, sonic, air rotary, mud-rotary, etc.), analytical data interpretation and reporting
Experience working on RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) sites
Current OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training
Proficient with independent task management and tracking towards project management
Proficient with technical writing (remedial investigation reports, corrective action studies, etc.)
Professional Geologist license or in process of obtaining (GIT)
Current OSHA 30-Hr Construction Training
Proficient experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD
Familiarity with State (i.e., VADEQ) and Federal Environmental Regulations

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members and project managers to meet client needs on schedule and within budget.
Utilize various techniques to generate data from remedial or investigative field work. Field work includes but is not limited soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, soil boring/monitoring well installations with various drilling techniques (i.e., DPT, HSA, sonic, air rotary, mud-rotary, etc.), operations and maintenance of remedial systems, etc.
Record and manage data in EQuIS (or similar) database
Proficient use of GIS, CAD, or similar to generate geologic cross-sections, potentiometric maps, or other figures.
Work independently or with minimal direction to prepare draft technical documents.
Project and task management, client interaction, proposal writing, and cost estimating under the supervision of senior project management staff.

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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