Field Geologist – Environmental Investigation & Remediation

AECOM; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Denver, Colorado seeks a Geologist to support project managers, oversee fieldwork, and evaluate hydrogeologic and reporting phases across environmental projects for federal, refinery, and commercial clients.

The role involves leading field tasks, data interpretation, regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff, with travel exceeding 50% and a requirement to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or a related geological discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant environmental geology experience.
• Must pass pre-employment substance abuse test.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage field-based tasks for investigation and remediation programs.
• Oversee well installation and sampling; coordinate with project managers.
• Data management, evaluation, and reporting, including closure reports.
• Interpret data and compare with regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project sites; expected travel >50%.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Professional Geologist License

Tools

HAZWOPER certification

RCRA/CERCLA knowledge

Job description

AECOM in Denver, Colorado seeks a Geologist to support project managers, oversee fieldwork, and evaluate hydrogeologic and reporting phases across environmental projects for federal, refinery, and commercial clients.

The role involves leading field tasks, data interpretation, regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff, with travel exceeding 50% and a requirement to pass a pre-employment drug test.