Entry-Level Geologist, Fantastic Friday

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist to join our Remediation team in our Clifton, New Jersey office. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering professional consulting services to our key clients. 

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

This is a field-based role comprising approximately of 80% field work and 20% office-based work. The candidate will join a large established team conducting environmental assessment and remediation projects across the New York Metropolitan area. This position requires excellent written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, flexibility to work on a range of projects, and a positive attitude. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team, clients, site personnel and office management, and have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a project team. Note this role may require travel outside of the New York Metropolitan area (from days to weeks) to support projects as needed across the United States. 

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

• Performing routine fieldwork working under close supervision from project managers. Field work may include soil, sediment, surface water and/or groundwater sampling, operation and maintenance of remedial systems, and remedial construction oversight including subcontractor management. 
• Participating in site visits and coordinating and assisting field staff as required. 
• Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision. 
• Develop knowledge of job-specific federal, state, and local laws and regulations and assigned job specifications. 
• Collecting and analyzing data under the supervision of an experienced scientist/engineer. 
• Preparing progress reports for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Attending meetings and reporting on project tasks. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Geology.  
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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 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 you’re 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.<