AECOM

Environmental Geologist (Mining)

AECOM • $80K — $95K *
Albuquerque, NM 87121In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in Geology or similar field (preferred).
  • 8+ years in environmental consulting specific to mining and oil and gas (preferred).
  • Professional Geologist (PG) license or ability to obtain one (preferred).
  • HAZWOPER and MSHA Surface Miner certifications (preferred).
  • Experience with environmental assessments under state and federal regulations (preferred).
  • Knowledge in groundwater flow and remediation technologies (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental site assessments and geological evaluations.
  • Perform sampling programs for soil, groundwater, sediment, and waste characterization.
  • Support compliance projects for mining, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.
  • Interpret geological and hydrogeological data for investigations and remediation.
  • Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions.
  • Assist with design and monitoring of remediation systems.
  • Coordinate field activities and manage data with subcontractors and labs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Service recognition awards and retirement savings plan.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects throughout the Southwest region, with a preference for candidates located in New Mexico. The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of mining, oil and gas, industrial, and environmental remediation projects. Responsibilities will include site characterization, field investigations, environmental data interpretation, regulatory compliance support, and remediation program implementation. This position offers opportunities for both field and office-based work while collaborating with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers and program managers on complex environmental challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and geological evaluations.
  • Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and waste characterization sampling programs.
  • Support mining, oil and gas, and industrial environmental compliance projects.
  • Interpret geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data to support investigation and remediation efforts.
  • Prepare technical reports, work plans, sampling plans, and regulatory submissions.
  • Assist with remediation system design, monitoring, operation, and performance evaluations.
  • Support environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and closure activities.
  • Coordinate field activities, subcontractors, laboratories, and data management efforts.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental solutions for clients.
  • Maintain health and safety compliance during field operations and site activities.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline and 4+ years of professional environmental consulting or environmental geology experience related to mining, oil and gas, and remediation projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience supporting environmental investigations, remediation, mining, and oil and gas projects.
  • Professional Geologist (PG) license or ability to obtain licensure.
  • HAZWOPER and MSHA 24-hour Surface Miner certifications
  • Demonstrated project coordination and client-facing experience on complex environmental projects.
  • Experience conducting environmental site assessments and remediation investigations under state and federal regulatory programs.
  • Knowledge of groundwater flow, contaminant transport, hydrogeologic characterization, and remediation technologies.
  • Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory deliverables for mining, oil and gas, and industrial clients.
  • Experience working in arid and semi-arid environments common to the Southwestern United States.


Additional Information
  • This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.


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.

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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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