Geologist

Job Summary

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team over 50,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is seeking a highly talented, self-driven and motivated Geologist to be based in Long Beach, California area.

Job Overview:
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Geologist to support our Remediation team in our Long Beach, CA office. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in both the field and office settings.

The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports.

This position is expected to begin in November/December 2022

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and assist with developing conceptual site models
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams
• Contractor oversight
• Develop cost estimates associated with field related activities
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition
• Ability to travel approximately 50% to various job sites within the U.S.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related
• + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Products including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• A year or more of relevant experience

• 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER training and annual updates preferred

• Experience with GIS, Surfer, or groundwater modeling a plus

• Experience performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required

• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells

• Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites

• Possesses technical report writing skills

• Attention to detail and desire to complete quality work products

• Ability to work well with others and comprehend instruction quickly

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

What we offer
We will give you 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. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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