Apply on Employer Site

AECOM · 1 day ago

Geologist

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$52K/yr - $67K/yr

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges. They are seeking an entry-level Geologist to join the Environmental Remediation team in their Minneapolis office, where the candidate will assist in gathering and analyzing geological data and conducting environmental fieldwork.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

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

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

Qualification

GeologyEnvironmental ScienceData AnalysisOSHA 40-hour HAZWOPERAsbestos CertificationSoil Boring SupervisionMS WordMS ExcelCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Required

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 and a substance abuse test

Preferred

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Experience working on Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency led projects

Minnesota Department of Health Asbestos Certification (Inspector or Supervisor)

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

Independent field work and leadership of field teams

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 Minneapolis 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