Environmental Geologist at AECOM — Providence, RI

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist to support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.

• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• 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.
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology) + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required. Subject to Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be able to pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check to obtain U.S. Federal Government Credentials.
• Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training, OSHA 30-Hour Training for Construction and General Industry, and annual 8 hour refresher class. Currently trained is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs of sampling equipment and coolers, with assistance up to 90% of the time.
• Safely drive and operate a full-size pickup truck.
• Be medically fit for wearing a respirator.
• Able to work in variable climate conditions including heat, snow, cold, wind, etc.

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