Experienced Geologist

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Geologist for our Fort Collins, Colorado office. In this important position, the successful candidate will support Project Managers in the planning, oversight of fieldwork, and evaluation of hydrogeologic and reporting phases for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects.  Projects include large Federal clients, Refineries, and numerous commercial clients. 

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

• Manage field-based tasks of environmental investigation and remediation programs.
• Oversee and lead well installation and sampling tasks, and able to communicate with PMs.
• Data management, evaluation and report writing with experience drafting environmental investigation and closure reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
• Expected travel time would be greater than 50 % of the time.  
• 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 of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, or geochemistry.
• 2+ year's of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Geologist License or Geologist in Training Certificate.
• Familiarity with common drilling techniques for environmental work.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of RCRA or CERCLA processes.
• Experience with local regulatory agencies
• Reporting experience in routine monitoring, site investigation work plans, conceptual site model, and well installation reports.
• Task management or project management experience.
• Proposal writing a plus.

Additional Information

Compensation: 

Exempt Position: The offered rate of compensation for Ft. Collins, CO will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000.  

Benefits: 

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.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come