Job Description

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

This position is expected to begin January/February 2023.

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.

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Products including Word and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A year or more of relevant experience
• 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER training and annual updates preferred
• Experience with GIS, Surfer, or groundwater modeling a plus
• Experience performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells
• Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites
• Possesses technical report writing skills
• Attention to detail and desire to complete quality work products
• Ability to work well with others and comprehend instruction quickly

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Exempt Position: Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $54,000 - $75,000.
• 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.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.