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AECOM · 16 hours ago

Staff Geologist

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$65K/yr - $89K/yr

1+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Staff Geologist to conduct geologic mapping, subsurface investigations, and oversee fieldwork for large civil projects.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Will conduct geologic and geomorphic mapping

Log exploratory borings during drilling and collect soil and rock samples

Install monitoring wells, inclinometers and other instrumentation

Provide fieldwork oversight of subcontractors

Evaluate exploratory test pits and trenches

Conduct geophysical surveys and other in situ testing

Observe and monitor construction activities for large civil projects (e.g., tunnels, dams, pipelines, bridges, levees, highways, and building foundations)

Prepare boring logs, data analysis summary, generation of subsurface cross sections and profiles, and report writing

Assist with developing and managing tasks from budget and proposal preparation, development of the work plan, overall task coordination, coordinating and overseeing a variety of investigation techniques

Will work in the field on large construction projects to verify that design requirements, recommendations, and intent are implemented during construction

Will work on engineering geology and civil engineering projects that require evaluation of geologic site characteristics through various methods of mapping, drilling, trenching, and geophysical surveying

Qualification

Geologic mappingField data collectionGeophysical surveysSoilRock descriptionTechnical document preparationPhysical fieldworkCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

BA/BS in Geology or Earth Science, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices

Preferred

1+ years of field data collection, data review and preparation of technical documents

Experience describing soil and rocks

Knowledge of identification and description of all manner of soil and rock types, field investigation techniques, laboratory analyses, interpretation of published and project-specific geologic data

Exhibits in-depth knowledge of geologic processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with other AECOM personnel, project teaming partners, clients, contracted service providers, and regulatory agency representatives

Ability to perform physically demanding field tasks including site reconnaissance mapping, drilling and trenching explorations, and construction site monitoring and testing

Experience preparing reports including summarizing field activities and results, performing analyses, developing interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations