AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking an entry-level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join their Environmental Remediation team, where the candidate will assist in gathering and analyzing geological data and conducting environmental field work.
Responsibilities
- Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging
- Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations
- Working independently in the field
- Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training
- Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation
- Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of records
- Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
- Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or 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
- Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team
- Ability to work independently
- Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data
- Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations
- Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training
- Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation
- Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of records
- Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance
- Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays
- Ability to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
- Experience working on State of Michigan led projects
- Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells
- Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites
- Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike
- Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2-hour drive of Novi office, and occasionally further
- Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks
- Strong research and report writing (including web-based research)
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong quality and time management
- Self-starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative
- Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work
- Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation
- Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel
Benefits
- 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
- Employee stock purchase plan
Company Overview
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.aecom.com/.