Geologist

AECOM
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 70,500 - 72,000 annuallyFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Organizational skills","Teamwork","Safety-minded mindset"]

Support environmental projects for federal clients by collecting and preparing soil, groundwater, and surface-water samples, completing chain-of-custody documentation, and performing supervised field tasks such as soil logging, well installation support, and water-level surveys. Analyze and organize chemical/non-chemical data to help prepare scientific reports and documents, while assisting senior team members with planning and coordination. Balance field and office work and be comfortable with travel.

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AECOM
AECOM
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Geologist

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Job Summary

Support environmental projects for federal clients by collecting and preparing soil, groundwater, and surface-water samples, completing chain-of-custody documentation, and performing supervised field tasks such as soil logging, well installation support, and water-level surveys. Analyze and organize chemical/non-chemical data to help prepare scientific reports and documents, while assisting senior team members with planning and coordination. Balance field and office work and be comfortable with travel.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collect samples of soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment using standard field practices and equipment; prepare samples for shipping and complete chain-of-custody paperwork.
  • •Perform supervised field tasks such as soil logging, monitoring well installation, slug testing, and water level/groundwater gradient surveys.
  • •Gather and interpret chemical and non-chemical data to support scientific reports and organize environmental data collected by others.
  • •Prepare basic data and scientific documents, applying natural sciences knowledge (e.g., hydrology, chemistry, biology) to explain observations.
  • •Assist senior-level team members in planning and coordination of field program activities.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 70,500 - 72,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquityLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science.
  • •Valid U.S. Driver’s License and willingness to visit project sites, clients, and AECOM offices.
  • •As a condition of employment, pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test, and submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
  • •Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • •Be comfortable with travel, including out-of-state projects (weeks to months).
Education:Bachelor's in Geology
Skills:CommunicationOrganizational skillsTeamworkSafety-minded mindset
Licenses:U.S. Driver’s License
Certifications:OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelAccessWordPowerPointGISCADVisualization softwareChain-of-custody

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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