Geologist

AECOM is actively seeking a motivated Geologist for employment in the Austin, Texas office. This position will support the Environment Business Line primarily working on Department of Defense (DoD) environmental investigation and remediation projects.  This position is expected to begin in May/June 2025.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.Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.Gather and interpret chemical and non-chemical data and other information to be used in the preparation of scientific reports, compile and organize environmental data collected by others.Prepare technical work plans and reports applying knowledge of natural sciences (geology, hydrology, chemistry, etc.) to explain observations.Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.Assist senior-level team members in planning and coordination efforts of field programs.Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel. Field work and out-of-state travel will be required.Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition, and environmental investigation or remediation.Anticipated division of job-related tasks is about a 70/30 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.