Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry Level Environmental Geologist/Scientist for employment within our Environmental Remediation Practices group in our Houston, Texas office to support soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects.

The selected candidate will gain experience in their discipline through learning on the job and participating in development opportunities, enabling professional growth and development.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

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

• Conducting environmental field work, including environmental site investigations; collecting soil, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; groundwater sampling; fluid level gauging; and oversight of field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Field document preparation and field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Provide office support for data analysis, data management, report preparation, and to maintain the required AECOM-related documentation and forms.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.