Environmental Geologist Job at AECOM, North Charleston, SC

  • AECOM
  • North Charleston, SC

Job Description

Environmental GeologistAECOM is seeking a motivated Geologist for employment in the Charleston, SC office. This position will support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Department of Defense (DoD) 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.Prepare 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.Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.Prepare basic data and scientific documents.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.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Geology, or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology) + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationValid U.S. Driver's LicenseDue to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in geology, hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology).Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require occasional travel within the United States.Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategiesProficiency in standard office suite software applications.OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.A minimum of 5 years of industry safety experience and knowledge of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 85-1-1) for qualification as a federal Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable.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.Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions and be medically fit for wearing a respirator.Additional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Job Tags

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