AECOM has an opening for a Geologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana OR Lafayette OR Baton Rouge 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 field and office settings. Field activities include soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and oversight of subcontractors (laboratories, excavation, and drilling companies). Office activities involve preparation of investigation reports.
Candidates must be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work, including oversight of subcontractors, is required.
Responsibilities
Conduct environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.
Oversee contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
Participate in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
Prepare field documents, collect and process field data, and interpret results.
Support office tasks: data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of records archive system.
Collect and record data, compare results to relevant studies and state/federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays.