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AECOM is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Geologist for our Bakersfield, CA office. In this important position, the successful candidate will support Project Managers in the planning, oversight of fieldwork, and evaluation of hydrogeologic and reporting phases for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects.  Projects include large Federal clients, Refineries, and numerous commercial clients.  The role, has a preference to be based out of Bakersfield, CA.  However we will consider candidates out of the Fresno area or other locations throughout the Central Valley.  
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage field-based tasks of environmental investigation and remediation programs.
• Oversee and lead well installation and sampling tasks, and able to communicate with PMs.
• Data management, evaluation and report writing with experience drafting environmental investigation and closure reports.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
• Expected travel time would be greater than 50 % of the time.  
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, or geochemistry.
• 4+ year's of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Geologist License or Geologist in Training Certificate.
• Familiarity with common drilling techniques for environmental work.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of RCRA or CERCLA processes.
• Experience with local regulatory agencies
• Reporting experience in routine monitoring, site investigation work plans, conceptual site model, and well installation reports.
• Task management or project management experience.
• Proposal writing a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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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. 

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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.