Senior Project Hydrogeologist

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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. 

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. 

• 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
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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.

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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.

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