Geologist - 2 years experience
Geologist - 2 years experience
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist for employment in the Austin Texas office. This position would support the Environmental business line primarily working on environmental investigation and remediation Department of Defense projects.
The successful candidate will research and solve technical problems in accordance with accepted practice and methodology. The individual will report to and be guided by one or more project managers and senior technical staff in the execution of field work at project sites and assist with gathering and analyzing geological hydrogeological and geochemical data in both the field and office settings. The candidate must possess their own personal vehicle for travel to and from job offices.
The individual will work on both field and office tasks. In the field the individual will use established technical approaches and methods to collect data. In the office the individual will work independently to evaluate the data and present the results for less complex projects and support more senior staff in the technical analysis and reporting for projects of greater complexity. With greater experience the individual will analyze issues and develop solutions to technical problems. The individual will gain knowledge from direct experience and working with more senior staff and gain increasing responsibility to apply their technical knowledge and experience to implement strategies and support design and delivery of products to meet customer and business needs.
The successful candidates responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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 chainofcustody or similar paperwork.
Conduct geological logging and interpretation and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies
Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
Possess technical report writing skills.
Perform unsupervised field tasks.
Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on welldefined guidelines.
Coordination with task and project managers working with and supervising onsite subcontractors and field staff supporting sampling data collection and field documentation.
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.
Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Geology Hydrogeology Environmental Science or other related discipline (e.g. geophysics geochemistry environmental geology engineering geology)
2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. Drivers License
Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in geology hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g. geophysics hydrogeology geochemistry environmental geology engineering geology).
Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
Experience with developing conceptual site models and preparing remediation strategies
Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
Database GIS CAD visualization software skills are desirable
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 onthejob experience.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a fullsize pickup truck.
Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
