Entry-Level 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 an Entry-Level Geologist to be based in our Long Beach, CA or Orange, CA offices. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin November/December 2022.

Job Overview:
The Entry-Level Geologist will assist our Remediation team both in the field and in office, supporting soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects. The ideal candidate will be willing and able to learn new skills and methods on challenging field and office assignments in a collaborative team environment.

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:

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data, groundwater sampling, fluid level gauging and oversight of field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Supporting office tasks, including data analysis and report preparation.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
• Position will require OSHA 40-hour hazardous site worker training.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Soil Sciences, or related field.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• HAZWOPER 40 Hr Training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Relevant experience, internship or professional work is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position will be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Screening.

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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