Environmental Geologist for Mining & Remediation

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects across the Southwest, with a preference for candidates in New Mexico. The role involves site characterization, field investigations, data interpretation, and regulatory support, offering both field and office-based work with multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a geology-related bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience; a master’s degree and PG licensing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field and 4+ years of environmental consulting or geology experience.
• Master’s degree preferred (Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science).
• Professional Geologist (PG) license or ability to obtain licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and geological evaluations.
• Interpret geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data for remediation efforts.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, sampling plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with remediation system design, monitoring, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate field activities, subcontractors, laboratories, and data management.
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental solutions.

Skills

Environmental geology

Regulatory compliance

Field investigations

Project coordination

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

HAZWOPER

MSHA 24-hour

Job description

AECOM seeks an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects across the Southwest, with a preference for candidates in New Mexico. The role involves site characterization, field investigations, data interpretation, and regulatory support, offering both field and office-based work with multidisciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a geology-related bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience; a master’s degree and PG licensing