Geologist I
AECOM
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**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a Geologist I for the Charlotte, NC office to support soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects in accordance with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), various North Carolina Department of Environmental Services (NCDES) and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) programs and other regulatory agencies.
The selected candidate will conduct field tasks, including site investigations, drilling oversight, soil and groundwater sample collection, and related work. The candidate may also provide office support for data management, report preparation, and maintain the required AECOM-related documentation and forms.
The selected individual 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.
The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to:
+ Conducting environmental field work, including water level measurements and collection of soil, groundwater, soil gas, surface water and pore water samples in addition to field parameters. Recording of remediation system data, soil logging, and oversight of field surveys, well installation oversight, well development, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
+ Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
+ Supporting office tasks, including data analysis and report preparation.
+ Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance
+ Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
**Qualifications**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ BA/BS in Geology or related field + 0 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Valid U.S Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review
+ Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required
+ As a condition of employment, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain medical clearance for driving and wearing a respirator
+ Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck
+ Ability to travel up to 60-80% for fieldwork. Ability to travel out-of-State to complete field work. This position is based in Charlotte NC and will require overnight travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ 1+ years of experience performing and leading site investigations that included soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, soil boring/monitoring well installations with various drilling techniques (i.e., DPT, HSA, sonic, air rotary, mud-rotary, etc.), analytical data interpretation and reporting
+ Experience working in NCDEQ Programs, specifically the Dry-Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act (DSCA Program), Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section Trust Fund, Brownfields, and/or Registered Environmental Consultant (REC) Program
+ Current OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training
+ Technical skills including Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are preferred
+ OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training
+ Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, ArcGIS, EQuIS are desirable.
+ Excellent oral or written communication skills
**Additional Information**
+ Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
+ Relocation is not available for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $51,000.00 - $60,000.00.
**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.
**ReqID:** J10124614
**Business Line:** Environment
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** East
**Career Area:** Science
**Work Location Model:** On-Site
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc
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