Milwaukee, WI, 53208, USA
1 day ago
Geologist
**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** AECOM is actively seeking a talented, Geologist, Engineer or Environmental Scientist for immediate employment at our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, collaborating with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed and grow your career. Candidates should have a B.S. in the geological, hydrogeological, or environmental sciences, or engineering, as well as experience in the environmental industry, consulting or with an environmental regulatory agency. This position also requires excellent written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently. 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 soil logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories, earth work and drilling partners. The office activities will involve work scoping, preparation of investigation reports and management of data, and assisting the project team in responding to client and oversight agency inquiries. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Field activities consisting of air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, monitoring well design and installation, and aquifer testing. + Task management and team leader for field activities consisting of air, soil vapor, soil, groundwater and sediment sample collection, geological logging and interpretation. + Assisting with gathering and analyzing geological and hydrogeological data in both the field and office settings. + Assisting in preparation of written reports, work plans, remedial action plans, site investigation reports (text, tables, figures and calculations), site closure requests, site management plans, technical memorandums and analysis of data and development of supported conclusions. + Performing independent hands-on fieldwork, oversee contractors (drillers, surveyors, earth work), and other field personnel, and interacting with clients/client representatives. + Utilizing basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope. + Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to evaluate compliance. + Assisting with landfill compliance monitoring, including reporting of groundwater and landfill gas remedial systems performance and monitoring data. + Assisting in the preparation of Health and Safety Plans and hazard recognition during field assignments. + Working under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, or geochemistry. + 2+ year's of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education + Experience in environmental remediation industry (private or public) + Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, managing budgets and schedule, and communicating efficiently with clients. + Working with subcontractors to deliver services according to contract requirements adhering to company and client safety standards. + This role is subject to a background check, MVR check, Drug & Alcohol testing and Medical Surveillance check Preferred Qualifications + 3+ years of experience environmental remediation industry (private or public). + OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification + First Aid/CPR certificate + Experience working on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (working knowledge of NR700 regulations) and Environmental Protection Agency led projects. + Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors. + Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2 hour drive of home office, and occasionally further. + Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks. + Strong research and report writing. + 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. + Candidate must be proficient with basic computer applications; Microsoft Suite Programs **Additional Information** Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00. **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:** J10122020 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc
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