Experienced Environmental Geologist / Scientist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Environmental Geologist / Scientist in our Conshohocken, PA or Pittsburgh, PA office to support Project Managers in planning, project or task management and supervision of complex field tasks, including environmental site investigations, drilling oversight, soil and groundwater sample collection, remediation system installation and operations and maintenance, and related work. The candidate will also provide office support for project management, regulatory compliance, data management and technical evaluation, and report preparation for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental investigation and remediation projects.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and productively in a collaborative team-environment, foster team building through inclusion and mentorship, display a high level of organization and communication, and demonstrate a strong desire to learn from Project Managers. For the right candidate, this position holds significant growth potential.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Project Management tasks including developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules and tracking costs.
• Data management, evaluation and report writing including drafting environmental investigation work plans and reports and drafting health and safety plans.
• Preparing cost estimates for field investigation work and for reporting tasks.
• Field-based task management and oversight of environmental investigation and remediation programs.
• Health and safety stewardship, including local field visits.
• Coordinating work schedules with AECOM staff and subcontractors
• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with periodic travel throughout the area.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, Soil Science, or closely related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience and/or equivalent of experience and/or education.
• Valid Driver’s License, subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening
• Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-8 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Knowledge of PA Chapter 245 & Chapter 250 regulations
• Experience communicating and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors.
• Experience coordinating field work with staff and subcontractors.
• Data evaluation, interpretation, and reporting experience.
• Experience preparing draft work plans and reports for environmental investigations.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and annual updates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Additional Information

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Offered rate of compensation in Conshohocekn, PA will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $110,000. 

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