Geologist - AECOM

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Mining: Leveraging over a century of expertise in the mining sector, AECOM has established itself as a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operation of mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide. AECOM's approach combines innovation, efficiency, global reach, and collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, communities, and stakeholders.  Join our team and be part of a legacy that shapes the future of mining, benefiting economies and ecosystems worldwide.

AECOM is currently seeking candidates to become a Geologist to support mining, geotechnical, and civil infrastructure projects in our Denver and Salt Lake City or Phoenix offices. The qualified candidate shall have a minimum of 2 years of experience with a strong background in geotechnical investigation practice. The position requires effective verbal skills to communicate with internal teams and clients. Written communication skills in the form of technical reports are a must. Additional experience preferred includes: task management, geotechnical analytical skills, geologic modeling, and experience in geotechnical laboratory testing.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Planning, budgeting and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration;
• Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization;
• Contribute to interpretation of site conditions including: geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports;
• Contribute to geologic models for complex geologic site conditions under the direction of a senior geologist;
• Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies;
• Collaborating with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop robust tailings dam designs on mine sites.
• Assisting in the preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard.
• Written communication skills in the form of technical reports are a must.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS  in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing complex subsurface investigations including drilling, fast vane shear testing, cone penetrometer testing, vibrating-wire piezometers, soil and rock classification, and geotechnical instrumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks and meet deadlines with aggressive schedules efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and work product quality
• Willingness to work in the field conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of extreme terrain and weather conditions;
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills.
• Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering
• Broad experience with geotechnical projects including mining infrastructure, mine tailings, and dams;
• Client relationship skills
• Experience working with and reducing field data from cone penetrometer testing, dilatometer, and fast vane shear tests.
• Experience with ArcGIS

• No sponsorship will be offered for this role.
• Travel to domestic locations for projects up to 70%
• No relocation will be offered for this role.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.