Geologist/Environmental Scientist

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AECOM has an opening for an entry level Geologist/Environmental Scientist in our Cleveland, Ohio 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 in Fall 2024.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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 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.

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 oversight of subcontractors.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
• 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 a substance abuse test.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of environmental regulations such as ASTM-1527-21, AAI, Ohio VAP, RCRA, BUSTR, TSCA, and SARA
• 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.
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed.
• Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training.
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and environmental investigation or remediation.
• Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites regionally and state-wide on short- and long-term assignments within US.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Cleveland, Ohio. The selected candidate must be available to work in Cleveland, Ohio on a scheduled basis.
• 75-80% field work is required.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.

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.

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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.

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