Geologist

Aecom2; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is actively seeking an entry-level Geologist for immediate employment in the Westlake Village, CA office, supporting the Environmental Business Line on Federal projects. Begin ASAP and work under supervision on field and office tasks, including sampling, data interpretation, and report preparation.

Ideal candidate has a Geology degree, a valid California driver’s license, and willingness to travel. Candidates must pass vetting requirements and may perform travel out of state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related science.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• US citizenship required.
• Pass Motor Vehicle Records review and a substance abuse test.

Responsibilities

• Use field practices and basic equipment to collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment samples; prepare samples for shipping and complete chain-of-custody documents.
• Perform supervised field tasks such as soil logging, monitoring well installation, slug testing, water level surveys.
• Gather and interpret environmental data to support scientific reports.
• Prepare basic data and documents using knowledge of hydrology, chemistry, biology, etc.
• Assist senior team members in planning and coordinating field programs.

Skills

Field sampling

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

GIS/CAD basics

HAZWOPER certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

GIS

CAD

Excel

Access

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented entry-level Geologist for immediate employment in the Westlake Village, CA office. This position would support the Environmental Business Line, primarily working on Federal projects. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally.

This position is expected to begin ASAP.

Under the supervision of a Project Manager or senior-level team member, the successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Use on-the-job learning to apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment; 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, water level/groundwater gradient surveys, etc.
• Gather and interpret chemical and non-chemical data and other information to be used in the preparation of scientific reports, compiles and organizes environmental data collected by others.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents and can apply knowledge of natural sciences (hydrology, chemistry, biology, etc.) to explain observations.
• Assist senior-level team members in planning and coordination efforts of field programs.

Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel.

Out-of-state travel may be required.

Anticipated division of job-related tasks is about a 50/50 percent split between field and office work.

The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively both as an individual and within a collaborative team-environment. They must be able to demonstrate effective and timely communication skills especially during field work. The flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. For the right candidate, this position holds significant potential to learn leadership and management skills that offer growth opportunities within AECOM.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related science.
• 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.
• Candidate will submit to medical surveillance screening upon hire.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has general knowledge of geologic and environmental concepts (e.g., stratigraphy, geological processes, hydrogeology, hydrology, etc.).
• Ability and desire to travel periodically for weeks- to months-long project assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to document.
• Safety-minded individual with the desire to implement safe working practices and be an active participant in safety kick-off calls and daily \"tailgate\" safety briefings.
• Experience with basic Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Database, GIS, CAD, visualization software skills are desirable.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 2 months of hire.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs of sampling equipment, and coolers, with assistance up to 90% of the time.
• Safely drive and operate a full-size pickup truck.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, 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.

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