AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated entry-level Geologist to be based in Providence, Rhode Island office to support the Environmental business line, primarily working on Federal projects.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
- Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
- Conduct oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
- Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
- Possess technical report writing skills.
- Performs unsupervised field tasks.
- Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
- Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
- Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition.
- Travel to various job sites within the US.
- Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety.