Geologist 4+ years experience - Environmental Remediation

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated Environmental Geologist for employment in the Orlando. FL office. This position will support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

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

• Prepare 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 chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.

• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.

• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.

• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.

• Performs unsupervised field tasks.

• Direct staff in the execution of tasks.

• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, 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

• Successful candidate will have to pass a background check and motor vehicle records check.  

• You will also be enrolled in our medical surveillance program.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's 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.

• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings.  This position may require occasional travel within the United States. 

• Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies

• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

• 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 on-the-job experience.

Additional Information

Additional information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.

• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.

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