Environmental Geologist

Company Description

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AECOM has an opening for a Geologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana OR Lafayette OR Baton Rouge to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations, and remediation. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in both 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 (laboratories, excavation, and drilling companies).

Office activities involve preparation of investigation reports.

Candidates must be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work, including oversight of subcontractors, is required.

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology and 2+ years of experience and/or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and drug and alcohol screening.
• US citizenship is required. Sponsorship will not be provided at this time or in the future for this role.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

• 4+ years of experience.
• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitor wells.
• Demonstrated primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites.
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight.
• Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed.
• First Aid/CPR training and AECOM-specific training provided.
• Keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs (MS Word and MS Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites within the US.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000.

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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