Project Geologist

Company Description

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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

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.    Discover your #H2Opportunity 

AECOM is currently seeking a Project Geologist to support our Water Resources Business Line in Sacramento, CA that are ready to contribute to challenging and interesting projects that provide direct value to our local communities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Communicating and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration, and managing support staff required to execute investigations
• Experience with logging soil borings, soil sampling, geotechnical drilling, and piping procedures and analysis  
• Performing geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization
• Providing direction on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.)
• Providing interpretation of site conditions including: geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports
• Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions; geological mapping; Laboratory testing programs
• Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies
• Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients
• Assisting in the preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and lead design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
• Frequent lifting of 35-40 lbs of equipment (hand tools, instruments) in and out of transportation vehicle, without assistance.
• Tolerance for working in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
• Ability to maneuver safely across uneven terrain, both on foot and in off-highway vehicles.
• Demonstrated off-road driving capabilities in various terrains and conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant geology experience
• Experience with geotechnical projects including dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities

Additional Information

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