Geologist/Geophysicist - Field & Office Associate

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Germantown, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist/Geophysicist to join our Geotechnical and Geophysics Group in Germantown, Maryland. The role blends field data collection, processing, and interpretation with office-based deliverables, collaborating with engineers, geologists, surveyors, and GIS professionals.

The position offers growth through exposure to multiple geophysical disciplines, with opportunities for travel and hands-on field experience while supporting diverse projects across the United

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography/GIS or related field.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License for travel to project sites; pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 50% to support field investigations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting geophysical investigations from field data acquisition through processing, interpretation, mapping, and reporting.
• Supporting terrestrial, marine, and borehole investigations using seismic refraction/reflection, MASW, GPR, electromagnetics, magnetics, EIT, and related methods.
• Performing field office work including data processing, GIS analysis, CAD development, data management, quality control, and report preparation.
• Participating in field investigations, including equipment setup, deployment, and data quality control.
• Maintaining organized field documentation and digital data with appropriate QA/QC checks.
• Traveling up to ~50% as project needs require.

Skills

Geophysics

Geology

Field work

GIS

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography/GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Surfer

EarthImager

SeisImager

RADAN

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist/Geophysicist to join our Geotechnical and Geophysics Group in Germantown, Maryland. The role blends field data collection, processing, and interpretation with office-based deliverables, collaborating with engineers, geologists, surveyors, and GIS professionals.

The position offers growth through exposure to multiple geophysical disciplines, with opportunities for travel and hands-on field experience while supporting diverse projects across the United