Job Information
AECOM Senior Project Hydrogeologist in Piscataway, New Jersey
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
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 the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented and experienced Senior Project Hydrogeologist to oversee hydrogeologic-related activities associated with a high-profile and complex project. The position requires an especially accomplished individual to spearhead a very demanding yet rewarding long-term project.
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 8 years of verifiable experience in roles performing hydrogeologic investigations and associated analysis and reporting of contaminant impacts to aquifers.
Responsibilities/requirements of this position include:
Manages and directs professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects.
Leads team by utilizing advanced scientific principles, theories, practices existing technologies and past experience to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies when working on unusually complex technical problems.
Develops solutions which are highly innovative. Assignments are often self-initiated.
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
Oversees the preparation of technical work plans and organizes project studies.
Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems with the support of the project team.
Supervises junior and mid-level staff during all phases of hydrogeologic-related project work.
Proven experience successfully managing high-profile, multi-faceted projects involving petroleum impacts to drinking water aquifers.
Thorough working knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, and the NCP.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS in Hydrogeology, Geology or related field with + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Valid Driver's license.
Due to the nature of the work U.S. Citizenship is required.
Requires enrollment in the medical monitoring program requiring initial and annual physicals.
Preferred Qualifications
MS in Hydrogeology, Geology or related field is preferred
Prefer a minimum of 10 years of experience in a prominent role on Hydrogeologic projects.
Expertise in fractured media, complex hydrogeology, groundwater flow modeling, and modeling of fate and transport of contaminant plumes in the vadose and saturated zones.
Experienced in the drilling of deep wells, and hydrogeological testing and investigation.
Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication, both verbal and written skills.
Superior communications, writing, editing, and reporting skills, for a wide variety of audiences.
Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
Must understand and have led teams of professionals in executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessment, and Treatability Studies in support of Federal or State environmental projects.
Additional Information
Exempt position: Please note that this role can be based anywhere in the United States and compensation data will vary in each location, including higher or lower than the stated range
#LI-EM1
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $115,000.00 - $135,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10106866
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Remote