Geologist

AECOM • Kansas City, MO

12h • $52,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM has an opening for an entry level Geologist in our Kansas City, MO office to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations and remediation. This position is expected to begin in February 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 preparation of investigation reports. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging. Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations. Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training. Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation. Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system. Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance. Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays. 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, Environmental Science, Chemistry or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 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 work, US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of environmental regulations such as ASTM-1527-21, AAI, RCRA, TSCA, and SARA.
• 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.
• Understand and assist with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Possesses technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed.
• Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training.
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition, and environmental investigation or remediation.
• Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.
• Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
• Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
• Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system.
• Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
• 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.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees