Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM has an opening for a Geologist in our Pittsburgh or Reno, Pennsylvania office to work on a variety of projects including data collection and 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 may include soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, non-aqueous phase liquid, and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and subcontractor oversight, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities may include investigation report preparation, health and safety planning, subcontractor scope of work and bid package preparation, and oral and visual presentations to project stakeholders.
This position is expected to begin in February 2025 .
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Commitment to AECOM and client health and safety expectations, procedures and culture.
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Adherence to the highest standards for the geological profession.
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Work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team comprised of AECOM professionals and subcontractors.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Geology.
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Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
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As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
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Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to learn, understand and then supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.
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Ability to learn then demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at multiple client sites.
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Understand and assist with conceptual site model development.
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Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
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Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
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Possess and develop technical report writing skills.
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Proficient with basic computer programs, MS Word and MS Excel.
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Ability to organize and lead field work tasks.
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Subcontractor oversight experience desired.
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Current 40-hour HAZWOPER and first aid/CPR training preferred, but not mandatory.
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Prior experience with environmental investigation or remediation projects.
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Ability to travel up to 25% to various job sites regionally.
Additional Information
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: J10118494
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
