Environmental Geologist | Mining & Remediation (Hybrid)

AECO; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects in the Southwest with a focus on New Mexico. The role offers hybrid work, with field and office opportunities, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and managers on diverse environmental challenges.

Responsibilities include site characterization, data interpretation, regulatory submissions, and remediation system support, contributing to projects across mining, oil and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional environmental consulting or geology experience related to mining, oil & gas, and remediation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and geological evaluations.
• Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and waste characterization sampling programs.
• Support mining, oil & gas, and industrial environmental compliance projects.
• Interpret geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data to support investigation and remediation efforts.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, sampling plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with remediation system design, monitoring, operation, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate field activities, subcontractors, laboratories, and data management efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental solutions for clients.
• Maintain health and safety compliance during field operations and site activities.

Skills

Geology background

Environmental fieldwork

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Environmental Geology/Hydrogeology/Environmental Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Professional Geologist (PG) license

HAZWOPER

MSHA 24-hour Surface Miner

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects in the Southwest with a focus on New Mexico. The role offers hybrid work, with field and office opportunities, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and managers on diverse environmental challenges.

Responsibilities include site characterization, data interpretation, regulatory submissions, and remediation system support, contributing to projects across mining, oil and