Geologist - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** AECOM is actively seeking a highly-motivated Geologist for employment through the Arlington, VA office, although the candidate may be located remotely. AECOM is searching for candidates that are role models, client-focused, impactful, and decisive. Geologist position will be primarily responsible for supporting AECOM’s Conceptual Site Modeling practice in our Arlington, Virginia office. The successful candidate will have at a minimum a MS in Geology or Hydrogeology, with significant coursework and/or practical experience in GIS database generation, management, conversion, and visualization; coursework and/or practical application in stratigraphy and stratigraphic data interpretation; and 4 to 8 years’ experience within the industry. 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, willingness to learn, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. This position requires excellent skills in written and spoken communication, organization, time management, and an individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment. Duties may include assisting with field work (e.g., borehole logging, groundwater sampling); compiling and evaluating site-related geological, geophysical, hydrogeologic and environmental data; and preparing detailed geologic cross sections and reports. Coursework and/or experience involving stratigraphy and/or hydrogeology in the preparation of detailed geologic/hydrogeologic conceptual site models is required. Qualified candidates must be comfortable with field work and assignments that require periodic travel. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline +4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education + Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required + Must possess a valid driver's license **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology, or other related discipline + Professional registration or on track to obtain professional registration. + Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require some travel (several weeks a year) within the United States. + Experience with developing conceptual site models and preparing remediation strategies + Proficiency in standard office suite software applications. + OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire + Experience using GIS software (ArcGIS), Adobe Illustrator, Rockworks, Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS). + Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees. + Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience. + Preparing technical reports is essential + Experience with specialized software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Rockworks, EVS, ModFlow, CADD) and building complex databases **Additional Information** Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10115722 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Remote **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc