Site Geophysicist

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking remote or virtual candidates for a rewarding, career opportunity to support and be part of our successful munitions response program team. We seek a Site Geophysicist to support geophysical and advanced geophysical classification field services worldwide.

As a Site Geophysicist, you will support geophysical data collection needs wherever the need arises. You will support our geophysics staff to achieve program and project objectives at a high level of safety, quality and efficiency. AECOM seeks an individual who possesses an independent ability to problem-solve and persevere under harsh field conditions.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize various types of geophysical instruments and ancillary components including high precision global navigation satellite systems, inertial motion sensors and software to control and integrate the geophysical system.
• Manage and monitor the quality of geophysical data acquisition under the direction of project geophysicists from geophysical systems including advanced electromagnetic induction (EMI) instruments.
• Utilize advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.
• Conduct research and investigation work as required.
• Plan and organize project studies.
• Assist in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.
• Perform complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.
• May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

About AECOM's Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team that is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world-class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for its award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world's most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM's Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

About AECOM's Remediation, Restoration and Redevelopment Practice

AECOM delivers innovative and often complex solutions to meet our clients' objectives. Because we address many different impacted sites - from munitions to PFAS to algae blooms and beyond - every project in our global practice is different. That's exciting, especially because our worldwide internal technical practice network connects us in real time to explore best practices from experts near and far. We offer full life-cycle solutions for projects - from due diligence through restoration and redevelopment to outreach programs that engage stakeholders and generate goodwill in the community. Our experts integrate scientific and engineering knowledge with responsive and cost-effective project management, strong communication skills, and an understanding of regulatory strategies and challenges. AECOM has the depth and breadth of resources to address significant remedial site challenges, and we support the development of our technical staff to be their best via professional mentorship and development. AECOM provides a stringent internal project manager certificate program to help you succeed in that career path. Learn more about our Remediation, Restoration and Redevelopment services.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering and 6 years of relevant work experience in the environmental field.
• Driver's license
• Valid Passport

Preferred Qualifications

• Field work experience or advanced degree and some exposure to field experiences required
• Excellent communication skills, highly motivated and ability to work independently
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Trained
• Fluent with Microsoft Word and Excel programs
• Ability to travel to remote project sites for field work
• Ability to self-direct and self-manage
• Proven technical writing skills
• Advanced degree

What We Offer

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Category Sciences

Business Line Environment

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Part-time Variable

Requisition/Vacancy No. 274642BR

Additional Locations US - Denver, CO - 7595 East Technology Way

Virtual: Yes

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.