Geologist at AECOM — Providence, RI

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated entry-level Geologist to be based in Providence, Rhode Island office to support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.

• 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.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Possess technical report writing skills.
• Performs unsupervised field tasks.
• Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition.
• 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 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, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• 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).
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training and/or annual 8-hour refresher class, if needed. Currently trained is a plus.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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