Graduate Geologist

AECOM • Arlington, VA

45d

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Geologist for the Arlington, Virginia office. This full-time position within our Federal Group will be participating in a team to help execute a variety of Federal investigation/remediation projects with oversight from senior managers and technical experts. The ideal candidate will require a strong focus on health and safety, be detailed orientated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and will be capable of working collaboratively as a member of a high-performance team. This position is expected to begin in December/January 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• 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.
• Ability to operate large pick-up truck or SUV on jobsites.
• Frequent repetitive bending/stooping to perform duties to conduct groundwater/surface water sampling and soil/sediment sampling.
• Frequent exposure to variable seasonal outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, dryness, moisture.
• Frequent moving and lifting bags of sand, buckets of groundwater, and field equipment up to 25 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, vest, gloves, hard hat, and field boots all day while performing field work.
• Occasional work in remote work areas.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of geology.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and speak conveying complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Prepare technical work plans and reports.
• Interpret and record data, conduct analyses, compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, geology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Prepare preliminary data and scientific documents.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• Coordinate with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Manage personal workloads, apprising project managers of progress and obstacles and presenting project outputs for final delivery.

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
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees