Environmental Geology Data Specialist III

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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Geologist to join our Environmental Data Management Team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 6 years of experience in geology, hydrogeology, subsurface modeling, environmental site assessments, environmental data management, and environmental consulting. They should have a strong background in site assessment, remediation, environmental data management, and regulatory compliance. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret borehole logs, identify subsurface stratigraphy, and classify geological formations.
• Utilize EQuIS, GIS, gINT, OpenGround, HoleBASE, and other geological software to generate Borelogs and analyze geological and environmental site data.
• Support field teams by reviewing borehole logs, groundwater monitoring data, and lithological interpretations, ensuring accurate subsurface characterization.
• Utilize Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), Seequent Leapfrog, and Golden Software Surfer to visualize and analyze analytical and geophysical data.
• Develop geological cross-sections using borehole data to improve subsurface visualization.
• Manage field and analytical data in relational database systems such as Earth Soft EquIS, Locus EIM, or other environmental databases.
• Generate standardized report outputs using tools like EquIS or EIM.
• Prepare environmental data summaries and compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Support legacy data migrations to EquIS/EIM, ensuring proper formatting and compatibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and team members to efficiently achieve project objectives.
• Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong expertise in environmental data and database management systems (MS SQL Server, MS Access).
• Proficiency with relational databases such as EarthSoft’s EquIS™, EIM, or Esdat.
• Ability to analyze data at all stages for logic, consistency, and quality control about field data collection and analytical reporting.
• Experience with EquIS sub-tools (EnviroInsite, collect, Edge, ArcGIS) is highly desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in gINT, EquIS, ArcGIS/QGIS, Open Ground, EVS, or other geology-related software.
• Ability to independently handle geology-related projects and subsurface data analysis.
• Strong understanding of ASTM 2488/USCS and geological standards.
• Experience in managing geological, field, and chemical laboratory data for technical report writing and interpretation.
• Capable of training junior staff on geology-related software.
• Ability to maintain and update project dashboards using web-based EquIS Enterprise™ and prepare data tables, charts, and figures for internal and external reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365, Excel, Power Query, and Power Automate.
• Strong documentation skills, including data management SOPs, process maps, work instructions, activity analysis, and task effort estimation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• The ideal candidate should possess a proactive mindset, embracing digital transformation within the core field of geology.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Professional qualification & Experience desired

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Experience: 6+ years in environmental consulting, geology, or hydrogeology, with a focus on subsurface geology and environmental data management or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 6–10 years in environmental consulting, geology, or hydrogeology, with a focus on subsurface geology and environmental data management or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

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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.

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