Environmental ScientistGeologist

AECOM has an opening for an entry level Environmental Scientist/Geologist in our Grand Rapids, Michigan office 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 the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.

The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports.

This position is expected to begin ASAP.

Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work will be required including occasional overnight stays.

• 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, conduct field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Support office tasks, including data entry, analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system.
• Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Geology and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.
• Experience in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites.
• Understanding and assistance with site conceptual models.
• Experience collecting and evaluating environmental data in field and office settings.
• Ability to prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight experience.
• Completion of 40 hour HAZWOPER training or an annual refresher class, if needed.
• First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training.
• Knowledge of hazard recognition in 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 U.S.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

$47,000 per year

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