Geologist - 4+ years experience
AECOM
- North Charleston, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Bachelor’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 education
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
- Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
- Master'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 strategies
- Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
- 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.