Geologist/Environmental Scientist

About the position

AECOM is seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join our Cleveland, Ohio office. This role involves assisting with various projects related to environmental data management, site investigations, and remediation efforts. The successful candidate will engage in both field and office activities, including data collection, analysis, and report preparation, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.
• Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system.
• Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test as a condition of employment.
• US citizenship is required due to the nature of work.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic understanding of environmental regulations such as ASTM-1527-21, AAI, Ohio VAP, RCRA, BUSTR, TSCA, and SARA.
• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.
• Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites.
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan