Geologist - Networking event with AECOM - Los Angeles, CA

AECOM • Orange, CA

107d • $69,000 - $73,000

About The Position

AECOM has an opening for an entry level Geologist in our San Diego, Orange or Westlake Village, California office to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations and remediation. This position is expected to begin in Spring 2026. 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 the preparation of 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geological Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry and/or closely related field.
• US citizenship is required due to the nature of work.
• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.
• Demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects.
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Possess technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight.
• Proficient with basic computer programs, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites regionally.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects.
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition, and environmental investigation or remediation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data in both field and office settings.
• Conduct soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection.
• Perform geological logging and interpretation.
• Oversee subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
• Prepare investigation reports.
• Work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree