Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Geologist to be based in our Arlington, VA, Greenville, SC, Omaha, NE, or Washington, DC offices.

This position is expected to begin September/October 2023.

** Job Overview:**

The Entry-Level Geologist will serve as a team member in the office and the field, assisting project and program management with design and implementation of soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water investigative and remediation programs, data analysis, and report preparation.

Our teams work on complex remediation projects, pulling the right resources from across the company to support project needs. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that will challenge you technically while giving you the opportunity to work with senior individuals with a variety of experiences. Together, these opportunities will aid in your growth in this industry.

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

• Geologist position will be primarily responsible for supporting AECOM’s Conceptual Site Modeling practice in our Arlington, Virginia office (or additional locations listed).
• The successful candidate will have a BS/BA in Geology with significant coursework and/or practical experience in GIS database generation, management, conversion, and visualization; coursework and/or applied experience in stratigraphy and stratigraphic data interpretation.
• Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.
• Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative.
• This position requires excellent skills in written and spoken communication, organization, time management, and an individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Duties may include assisting with field work (e.g., borehole logging, groundwater sampling); compiling and evaluating site-related geological, geophysical, hydrogeologic, and environmental data; and preparing detailed geologic cross sections and reports.
• Coursework and/or experience involving sequence stratigraphy and/or hydrogeology in the preparation of detailed geologic/hydrogeologic conceptual site models would be a plus.
• Qualified candidates must be comfortable with field work and assignments that require periodic travel.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or relevant Geological Science discipline (e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology)
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or other related discipline (e.g., Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Environmental geology, Engineering geology).
• Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require significant travel (several months a year) within the United States.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models and preparing remediation strategies.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal. communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees
• Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Preparing technical reports is essential.
• Experience with specialized software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Rockworks, EVS, ModFlow, CADD, GIS) and building complex databases.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position. Candidates will be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening upon hire.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in either Arlington, Greenville, Omaha, or Washington D.C. The selected candidate must be available to work in one of these office locations on a scheduled basis.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.