Mid-level Geologist or Hydrogeologist (4 years of experience required)

AECOM•Long Beach, CA

10d•$80,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a self-motivated Geologist or Hydrogeologist III for its Long Beach, California office. The role supports environmental projects, including site investigation and remediation programs throughout the Los Angeles Basin. The successful candidate prepares and executes work plans to collect and analyze geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data. Fieldwork includes collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor samples; geological logging and interpretation; and overseeing subcontractors performing excavation, drilling, well construction, aquifer testing, and well rehabilitation. Office responsibilities include planning, task management, data management, coordination with technical teams, and preparing site investigation and remediation progress reports. The position calls for flexibility across diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety. Travel to project sites may be required up to 25% of the time. The position works under general direction, independently developing approaches to problem-solving. It applies scientific principles and standard procedures to address complex environmental problems, evaluate regulatory compliance, and support project delivery within scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards. The role is based in a hybrid work model. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or similar.
At least 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in environmental investigation and remediation.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of environmental investigation and remediation experience.
California GIT and/or PG license.
Strong technical report-writing skills and ability to lead preparation of investigation and compliance reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with current 8-hour refresher.
30-hour OSHA Construction Supervisory certificate.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Support site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation activities.
Collect, evaluate, and interpret geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical data in field and office settings.
Plan, conduct, and supervise fieldwork, including stakeholder engagement, team communication, logistics coordination, subcontractor oversight, and utility-clearance due diligence.
Conduct soil and bedrock drilling, characterization, and sampling.
Oversee installation of groundwater and soil vapor monitoring wells.
Collect soil, sediment, soil vapor, sanitary system, surface water, and groundwater samples.
Use surface and borehole geophysical techniques.
Conduct aquifer testing, including slug tests, packer testing, step-drawdown tests, and tracer tests.
Monitor remedial system performance.
Prepare or task-manage plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, stormwater, and wastewater programs.
Perform or task-manage Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Provide environmental compliance support to clients, including on-site assistance as needed.
Support Project Managers in delivering work within scope, budget, and schedule, while meeting quality standards.
Communicate with subcontractors, regulators, and clients during field and office activities.
Apply scientific principles, theories, and practices to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, and compare findings with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform inspections and tests to verify regulatory and project compliance.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Participate in hazard recognition, project activity planning, and health and safety planning and oversight.
Travel to project sites up to 25% as project needs require.
Manage data, prepare reports, and coordinate with the technical team.