AECOM has an opening for an Environmental Geologist to join our team, delivering a better world on groundbreaking projects. In this role, you will assist with data management, site investigations, and remediation, gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data.
What You'll Do
- Conduct environmental field work, including collecting soil, water, and remediation system data, soil logging, and fluid level gauging.
- Oversee contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, and utility clearance.
- Participate in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
- Prepare field documents, collect and process field data, and interpret results.
- Support office tasks including data entry, analysis, report preparation, and maintaining records.
- Collect and record data, comparing results to studies and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology and 2+ years of experience and/or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
- Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and drug and alcohol screening.
- US citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Nice to Have
- 4+ years of experience.
- Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitor wells.
- Primary technical role in multiple site characterization, investigation, and remediation projects.
- Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
- Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
- Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
- Technical report writing skills.
- Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
- Contractor oversight.
- Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher.
- Keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation.
- Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites within the US.
Technical Stack
- MS Word
- MS Excel
Team & Environment
Work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: USD 60,000 - USD 80,000 yearly.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absences.
- Voluntary benefits, perks, and flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position located in Lake Charles, Lafayette, or Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
