Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. 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.

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 has an opening for an experienced Geologist/Hydrogeologist in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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 providing support to junior to mid-level staff on projects. Will involve task managing one or more persons on field activities and supporting project managers to help accomplish tasks. 

Specific responsibilities include:

Support a wide range of environmental investigation and remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA, and State jurisdictions.Contribute directly to the preparation and review of technical project deliverables (e.g., work plans, remedial investigation reports, and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments).Conduct soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion sampling.Contribute on projects regarding technical approach, numerical analysis, cost estimation, planning, design, scheduling, quality control, and safety.Job duties will involve both field work and office assignments with occasional overnight travel required.Support developing CSMs for sites.Conducts research and does investigation work as required.Plans and organizes project studies.Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.Evaluating complex environmental data sets, including the use of modeling and statistics.Preparing, work plans, and technical reports, and presentations for technical meetings with clients and regulators.Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.Actively communicating with the technical team and Project Manager.May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS and minimum 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.The role is subject to a background check, MVR check and enrollment in our medical surveillance program.US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.HAZWOPER certification, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of Wisconsin/Minnesota/Illinois regulations.Knowledge of vapor intrusion sampling methods and CSM development.Knowledge of glacial depositional environmentsExperience developing and preparing reports for submittal and acceptance for technical clients and regulators.Ability to travel up to 50% to various job sites within US.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clients and project team.Strong team worker, flexible.Attention to detail and a thorough approach to work.Ability to multitask and have strong communication skills.Organized and able to work within a team of technical experts.Develop cost estimates associated with field related activities.Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition.

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.