Geologist II

Role Details

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Geologist II to be based in our Glen Allen, VA office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line. This position is expected to begin immediately.

The Geologist II will serve as a team member in the office and the field, assisting project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation.

This position will also assist in the performance of regulatory compliance inspections, sampling, and reporting associated with the implementation of NPDES permit requirements for commercial/industrial facilities.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform data analysis, modeling, visualizations and interpretations to support complex remediation projects

• Manage workflows and data in geodatabase, environmental database, and numeric computing environments

• Prepare technical plans and deliverables for projects implemented under CERCLA, RCRA and other remediation programs

• Project roles will vary including technical support and leading tasks

• Comfortable working with a team toward a common goal, while working independently on individual tasks

• Fully qualified scientist. Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.

• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

• Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

• Solves problems by use of combinations of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

• Participates in planning required to achieve prescribed objectives.

• Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.

• Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance.

• Participates in developing corrective measures and procedures. Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record

• U.S. Citizenship is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

• 2+ years of experience in remedial investigations and site remediation

• Experience with CERCLA and RCRA remediation programs at complex sites

• Proficient with data analysis, modeling, and visualization using Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), geographic information systems, database systems, and numeric computing environments

• OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training

• Professional Geologist License

• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells

• Experience in the collection and evaluation of environmental data in field and office settings.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.

ReqID: J10081067

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Science

AECOM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.