About the position
AECOM has an opening for an entry level Geologist in our St. Louis, Missouri 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 the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports. This position is expected to begin in May/June 2025.
Responsibilities
- Conducting environmental field work, 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.
- Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
- As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.
- Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Basic understanding of environmental regulations such as Illinois EPA TACO, ASTM-1527-21, AAI, RCRA, BUSTR, TSCA, and SARA.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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, employee stock purchase plan.
