Geologist

AECOM•Sacramento, CA

14h•$70,500 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM has an opening for an entry level Geologist in Sacramento or Oakland, California to assist 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 investigation reports. This position is expected to begin ASAP. 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

BA/BS in Geology or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites regionally.
Proficient with basic computer programs, MS Word and MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

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.
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 the field and office settings.
Conduct field activities including 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.