Geologist

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

About the role

AECOM has an opening for an entry-level Geologist in Sacramento or Oakland, California to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations, and remediation. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in both field and office settings.

• Field activities: soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection; geological logging and interpretation; oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
• Office activities: preparation of investigation reports.

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible. The candidate must be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work, including oversight of subcontractors, will be required.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Geology or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test as a condition of employment.
• Candidate will undergo medical surveillance screening as part of the hiring process.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites regionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.
• Demonstrated primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites.
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation.

Selected candidate will be required to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed, and will receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM-specific training.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70,500 to $80,000 yearly.