Job Description

AECOM is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Hydrogeologist or Geologist for our Sacramento or Oakland office. In this important position, the successful candidate will support project managers in the planning, oversight of fieldwork, evaluation of hydrogeology, and reporting phases for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects in Northern and Central California. Projects include Federal, Municipal, and Private clients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with or leading a team on a variety of environmental projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct environmental site assessments and investigations
• Complete soil borings and well installation on environmental projects
• Use the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) for geologic logging, collection of soil, groundwater or soil vapor samples
• Analytical data evaluation
• Technical report writing
• Strong background in field sampling, drilling, and well installation programs from the planning through the execution and report development phases

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in geology, hydrogeology, or engineering geology, and 4 years of relevant experience and or education or equivalency of experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Approximately 30% field work.
• Valid driver's license
• Current OSHA 40-hour certification is required.
• MS degree preferred
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification will be considered based on other qualifications and ability to obtain a California (PG) registration within the year
• Licensed current/active Professional Geologist (PG) in California. preferred
• Familiarity and experience using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) for geologic logging, and collection of soil, groundwater or soil vapor samples.
• Familiarity with basic environmental sampling protocols is required.
• Experience with federal projects and regulatory agencies a plus.
• Experience in authoring CERCLA and DTSC formatted environmental documents.
• Good technical writing abilities.
• Ability to work within a team environment and be a self-starter
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Extended periods of travel to project sites may be requested
• May be working for extended periods in an environment with relatively high temperatures (Central Valley of CA). Exposure to seasonal hot weather conditions may be expected.

Additional Information

Salary

Offered rate of compensation in California will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,500- $85,000.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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.