Environmental Geologist

1h1 hour ago

AECOM

Lafayette, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $100,000

About this role

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world by partnering with clients to solve complex challenges in infrastructure. We have an opening for a Geologist to assist with data management, site investigations, and remediation projects. The role involves gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in field and office settings.

Field activities include soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and oversight of subcontractors like laboratories, excavation, and drilling companies. Office activities focus on preparation of investigation reports. Flexibility to work on diverse projects is essential.

Candidates will work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. A positive attitude and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work, including oversight of subcontractors, is required.

Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create positive impact. Bring bold ideas to build legacies for future generations amid accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology and 2+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment
US citizenship required; sponsorship will not be provided
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
4+ years of experience preferred
Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitor wells preferred
Demonstrated primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging
Oversee contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations
Participate in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training
Prepare field documents, collect and process field data, and interpret results
Support office tasks: data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of records archive system
Collect and record data, compare results to relevant studies and state/federal regulations to ensure compliance
Travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays