Geologist III

Geologist III – Greenville, SC

Position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line. Desired start is immediately.

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 complex challenges and build future‑era legacies.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite bold ideas and big dreams from a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create tangible impact around the world.

This Geologist III will assist/lead project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation. The role also assists in regulatory compliance inspections, sampling, and reporting for permit and regulator requirements for commercial/industrial facilities.

• Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to complex situations.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.
• Provides and designs support for private industrial and state remediation projects.
• Develops, coordinates and provides field oversight of pre‑design investigations.
• Remedial implementation including construction support, permitting and design clarifications.
• Operates treatment systems (evaluation of performance, maintenance activities and development of O&M plans).
• Analyzes data and prepares/reviews engineering related reports, plans, calculations, drawings, figures and specifications.
• Develops remedial implementation cost estimates.
• Supports project managers with budgeting, scheduling, scope development and cost tracking.
• Conducts research and investigative work as required.
• Plans and organizes project studies.
• Assists in resolving conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.
• Performs complex assignments often requiring unique solutions.
• Oversees less experienced scientists and provides mentorship or training.

• BA/BS in Geology or a related field plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Current Professional Geologist Licensure, certifications or accreditation.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records Review.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Master’s Degree in Geology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience performing and leading site investigations that included soil/groundwater/vapor sampling, soil boring, monitoring well installations with various drilling techniques (e.g., DPT, HSA, sonic, air rotary, mud‑rotary), analytical data interpretation and reporting.
• Fluency with CAD or GIS.
• Experience with various remediation technologies such as vapor mitigation systems, AS/SVE systems, pump and treat systems, chemical injections, soil blends, thermal remediation, bio‑sparge, etc.
• Experience with groundwater modeling and numeric computing programs.
• Current OSHA 30‑Hr Construction Training.
• Familiarity with state (e.g., SCDES, NCDEQ) and federal environmental regulations.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

USD 75,000 – USD 95,000 per year.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• ReqID: J
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Business Group: DCS
• Strategic Business Unit:
  East
• Career Area:
  Science
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Compensation: USD 75,000 – USD 95,000 per year
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction