AECOM has an opening for an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Geologist in our Kenova, West Virginia 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 field and office settings.

Field Activities:

Soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection.
Geological logging and interpretation.
Oversight of subcontractors, including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.

Office Activities:

Preparation of investigation reports.

The candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and a commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Fieldwork will be required, including oversight of subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

Conducting environmental fieldwork, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.
Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system.
Collecting and recording data and comparing results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Travel to project locations, including driving and overnight stays.