Geologist - 4+ years experience - AECOM

**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. **Job Description** AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geologist for employment in the Chelmsford, MA or Providence, RI office. 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 or Hydrogeology, + 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. **Additional Information** Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10116088 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc