**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

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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 seeking a self-motivated Geologist/Hydrogeologist III in our Phoenix, Arizona 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 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 logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports and management of data. 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.

Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

+ Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

+ Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.

+ Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

+ Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

+ Solves problems by use of combinations of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

+ Participates in planning required to achieve prescribed objectives.

+ Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.

+ Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance.

+ Participates in developing corrective measures and procedures. Formulates hypothesis, performs research and makes recommendation.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements**

+ BA/BS in Geology, Geotechnical or Environmental Studies

+ Minimum 4 years of environmental remediation and investigation experience needed or demenstrated equivalency of experience and or eduction.

+ Valid Driver's license.

+ US Citizen/US Permanent Resident.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Preferred 8 year of environmental remediation and investigation experience.

+ Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites;

+ Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings;

+ Possess technical report writing skills; prepare and/or lead preparation of investigation reports;

+ Independent field work and leadership of field teams;

+ Conduct and/or supervise 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 and/or task manage plan, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, and wastewater programs;

+ Perform and/or task manage Phase I and II environmental site assessments;

+ Provide general environmental compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance, as needed;

+ Support Project Managers on 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;

+ Ability to travel up to 25-50% to various job sites within the US;

+ Support Project Managers to effectively manage projects;

+ 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification, with current 8-hour refresher;

+ 30-hour OSHA Construction Supervisory certificate;

+ First Aid/CPR certificate;

+ Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; Microsoft Suite Programs;

+ Participate and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and

+ Participate in project activity planning, and health and safety planning and oversight.

**Additional Information**

**Compensation**

Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation in Phoenix, AZ will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 USD.

**Benefits**

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

**About AECOM**

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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:** J10104795

**Business Line:** Environment

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Science

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid