Geologist - Environmental Remediation
AECOM - North Charleston, SC
posted about 19 hours ago
About the position
AECOM is seeking a motivated Geologist for employment in the Charleston, SC office. This position will support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: utilizing basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope; preparing technical work plans and reports; interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance; planning, executing, analyzing and reporting on environmental measures in natural systems; applying standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; preparing samples for shipping, and completing chain-of-custody or similar paperwork; applying knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations; studying contaminants and determining how to restore the environment; preparing basic data and scientific documents; performing unsupervised field tasks; directing staff in the execution of tasks; reviewing analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines; coordinating with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation; and providing technical expertise support.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology).
- Valid U.S. Driver's License.
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
- Paid time off, leaves of absences.
- Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources.
- Employee assistance program, business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
