Geologist

AECOM•Westlake Village, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an entry-level Geologist for immediate employment in its Westlake Village, California office, supporting the Environmental Business Line primarily on Federal projects. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible and is supervised by a Project Manager or senior-level team member. Work is expected to be divided approximately equally between field and office tasks, with travel—including possible out-of-state travel and project assignments lasting weeks to months—required. The role offers opportunities to develop technical, leadership, and management skills while working on varied projects in a collaborative environment. The Geologist uses standard field practices and basic equipment to collect and prepare environmental samples, performs supervised field tasks, and gathers, interprets, compiles, and organizes environmental data. The role also involves preparing basic scientific documents and assisting senior team members with field-program planning and coordination. Candidates should be comfortable communicating during field work, working independently and collaboratively, adapting to diverse projects, and maintaining a strong commitment to workplace health and safety. Physical and environmental requirements include frequent lifting of sampling equipment and coolers, driving and operating a full-size pickup truck, and working outdoors in varied weather conditions. AECOM requires a bachelor's degree in Geology or a related science, a valid U.S. driver's license, U.S. citizenship, and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records review and substance abuse test. The selected candidate must also undergo medical surveillance screening upon hire. Relocation assistance is not available. AECOM requires new employees to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM benefits may vary by employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related science.
Valid U.S. driver’s license; the role requires visiting project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records review and substance abuse test as a condition of employment.
Submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
Comfort with travel, including possible out-of-state travel.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Effective and timely communication skills, especially during field work.
Positive attitude, flexibility across diverse projects, and commitment to workplace health and safety.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds of sampling equipment and coolers; assistance is available up to 90% of the time.
Ability to safely drive and operate a full-size pickup truck.
Tolerance for outdoor work in a range of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of geologic and environmental concepts, such as stratigraphy, geological processes, hydrogeology, and hydrology.
Willingness and ability to travel periodically for project assignments lasting weeks to months.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Safety-minded approach, including willingness to implement safe work practices and participate in safety kick-off calls and daily tailgate safety briefings.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to write clearly and convey complex thoughts and ideas concisely.
Database, GIS, CAD, or visualization software skills.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, or ability to obtain it within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples using standard field practices and basic field equipment.
Prepare samples for shipping and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
Perform supervised field tasks such as soil logging, monitoring well installation, slug testing, and water-level or groundwater-gradient surveys.
Gather and interpret chemical and non-chemical data and other information for scientific reports.
Compile and organize environmental data collected by others.
Prepare basic data and scientific documents, applying natural science knowledge to explain observations.
Assist senior-level team members with planning and coordinating field programs.
Travel to project sites, including potentially out-of-state and extended project assignments.