Job Description

AECOM is seeking a self-motivated Geologist/Hydrogeologist II in our Albuquerque, NM office to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations and remediation. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data with a focus on supporting office tasks, however field support may also be needed.

The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports and management of data, supporting project managers various other office related tasks. The field activities may consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.

Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.

Some of the responsibilities will be:

• Participate in site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites;
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings;
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models;
• Possess technical report writing skills and prepare investigation reports;
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams;
• Conduct field work, including:
• Driving to project sites;
• Subcontractor oversight;
• Utility clearance;
• Soil and bedrock drilling, characterization, and sampling.
• Monitoring well (groundwater and soil vapor) installation and test pit excavation.
• Soil, sediment, soil vapor, sanitary system, surface water, and groundwater sampling.
• Surface and borehole geophysical techniques;
• Aquifer testing, including slug tests, packer testing; step-drawdown and tracer tests; and
• Remedial systems performance monitoring.
• Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, and wastewater programs;
• Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments;
• Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance, as needed;
• Support multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and confirm quality standards on project deliverables;
• Ability to clearly communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, and clients during field activities;
• Support Project Managers to effectively manage projects;

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS and 2 years of environmental remediation and investigation experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
• Valid Driver's license.
• US Citizen/US Permanent Resident.
• Drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle records assessments will be included and must pass prior to employment.
• 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificate or annual refresher certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of environmental remediation and investigation experience
• Ability to travel up to 75% to various job sites within the US (Primary area of travel is New Mexico and nearby states, Arizona and Texas)
• 30 hour OSHA Construction Supervisory certificate
• First Aid/CPR certificate

Additional Information

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.