Geologist/Environmental Scientist

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist/Environmental Scientist for employment in the Providence, Rhode Island office. This position would support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.

This position is expected to begin in Fall 2024.

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.
• 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.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• 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.
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition, and environmental investigation or remediation.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology).
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

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 to Honolulu, Hawaii to conduct field sampling for one month.
• 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 on-the-job experience.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and loading equipment without assistance up to 50lbs.
• Previous experience or proven ability in operating a full-size pickup truck.
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