Geologist

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist for employment North Charleston, SC. This position would 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.

• Prepares 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 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.

• 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 similar, + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid U.S. Driver's License

• 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 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 and/or annual 8 hour refresher class, if needed. Currently trained is a plus.

• 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.

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.

• Be medically fit for wearing a respirator

• Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.

• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.

• Ability to travel.