Environmental Geologist

Environmental Geologist Full-time State/Province: Rhode Island Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Providence, RI Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 100000 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist to support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal 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. 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 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. Possess technical report writing skills. Performs unsupervised field tasks. Direct staff in the execution of tasks. 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, Environmental Science, Engineering 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 required. Subject to Motor Vehicle Records check. Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check to obtain U.S. Federal Government Credentials. Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.

Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology). Professional registration or track to obtain professional registration. Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies Proficiency in standard office suite software applications. Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training, OSHA 30-Hour