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Geologist III

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Aecom

Glen Allen, VA (In Person)

$80,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/26/2026

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Job Description

Geologist III
  • AECOM
  • is actively seeking to add a
  • Geologist III
  • to our
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • office.
Our business focuses primarily on providing professional and technical services in engineering design, code consultation, and construction phase services for a wide variety of clients both in the private and public sectors.

We execute large and complex engineering projects and provide a comprehensive range of professional planning and design, systems engineering and technical assistance, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services.

At AECOM, 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. Read more about the position and company and apply within.

The job responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:
  • Fully qualified scientist. 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 QUALIFICATIONS
+ BA/BS in Geology or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Experience with work or project involving RCRA programs + Valid U.S Driver's License and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review + Must pass 9-panel drug and alcohol test for project requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Master's Degree in Geology or related field + 5+ years of experience performing and leading site investigations that includes soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, soil boring/monitoring well installations with various drilling techniques (i.e., DPT, HSA, sonic, air rotary, mud-rotary, etc.), analytical data interpretation and reporting + Understanding of remediation consulting completing environmental investigations and site remediation + Proficiency in GIS and EQuIS software + Strong background in technical writing (remedial investigation reports, corrective action studies, etc.) + Experience with various remediation technologies; vapor mitigation systems, SVE systems, pump and treat systems, chemical injections, bio-sparge, etc. + Current OSHA 30-Hr Construction Training + Current OSHA 40-Hr
HAZWOPER
Training + Familiarity with State and Federal Environmental Regulations
  • Additional Information
  • + Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. + Relocation is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
  • _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._
  • Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $75000 to $85000.
  • ReqID:
  • J10152168
  • Business Line:
  • Environment
  • Business Group:
  • DCS
  • Strategic Business Unit:
  • East
  • Career Area:
  • Science
  • Work Location Model:
  • Hybrid
  • Compensation:
•
USD 75000 - USD 85000
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