Entry-Level Geologist

Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 1 week ago


Southfield, United States Appcast Full time
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 an Entry-Level Geologist I to be based in our Southfield, MI or Novi, MI offices. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin January 2023.

Job Overview:
The Entry-Level Geologist will support our Remediation team both in the field and in office. We are seeking motivated candidate who would like to develop and advance in a full-time environmental remediation career. AECOM offers competitive salaries, excellent opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package.

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

  • Responsibilities include soil and groundwater sampling, assessments, data collection and technical document preparation.

  • Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

  • Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.

  • Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

  • Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.

  • Performs inspections and tests to ensure compliance.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geological Sciences, or related field.

  • Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required

  • Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications
  • OSHA 40-hour certification a plus

  • Great oral and written communication skills


Additional Information:

  • Relocation is not available for this position.

  • Travel is required for this position (potentially 75% local and regional travel with occasional overnight travel required).

  • Candidates will be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening upon hire.

  • AECOM’s Southfield, MI office will be relocating to Novi, MI at the end of the year. Candidates may be asked to work at either location depending on the time of hire.

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.