Staff Geologist - Environmental Remediation

About the role

Amentum is seeking an entry-to-mid-level Staff Geologist (1-3 years of experience) to support the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center's Advanced Aerospace Environmental Remediation Support Services contract in Atlantic City, NJ. The role is field-based and involves groundwater, soil and air sampling, field oversight of contractors and accurate documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform groundwater monitoring, including low-flow sampling and water level measurements
• Conduct soil sampling by hand tools and direct-push (Geoprobe) methods
• Perform ambient air sampling
• Oversee contractors during drilling, soil excavation, well installation and system construction
• Maintain field logs, sample chain-of-custody and photo documentation
• Calibrate and troubleshoot air, groundwater and soil sampling equipment
• Assist with waste characterization, profiling and disposal coordination
• Collect, organize and verify data for groundwater monitoring reports, air summaries and remedial action updates
• Follow health and safety protocols, including PPE and hazard recognition
• Communicate regularly with project managers and team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of field experience in environmental consulting or site remediation
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and on construction or industrial sites, lifting up to 50 lbs and walking on uneven terrain
• US citizen for government non-classified background review and PIV assignment

Required skills

• Proficiency in groundwater, soil and air sampling
• Planning field sampling events and coordinating with laboratory subcontractors
• Data collection, recordkeeping and report writing
• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting monitoring equipment
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); GIS or environmental databases a plus
• Preferred: OSHA HAZWOPER, CERCLA, RCRA and New Jersey regulations knowledge, subsurface investigation experience

What we offer

• Salary range of $61,000 - $77,000 annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance
• 15 days of paid time off and parental leave
• Educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan and pet insurance