Entry-level Geologist

Company Description

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 - 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist/Hydrologist to be based in our Phoenix, AZ office. This position will support our Remediation team within our Environment business line.

This position is expected to begin July/August 2023.

Job Overview:

The Entry-Level Geologist will support our Remediation team both in the field and in office, assisting with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations, and remediation.

The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data in both the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies. The office activities will involve preparation of boring logs, tables, and investigation reports.

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, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work will be required including oversight of subcontractors.

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

• Responsibilities include soil and groundwater sampling, assessments, data collection and technical document preparation.
• Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.
• Entry-level position; may not require previous experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in geology, environmental science, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience within environmental consulting or related field
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• Independent field worker.
• Experience performing contractor oversight.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Current 40 hour HAZWOPER training with annual refresher class, if needed.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel, etc.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is no 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 is an in-office position. Candidates are expected to reside in the Phoenix, AZ area or relocate if necessary.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

ReqID: J10090168

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid