Geologist I

$58,000 - $80,000/Yr

AECOM - Germantown, MD

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Germantown, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AECOM is seeking an Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join their expanding Water division in Germantown, Maryland. This role involves supporting various geophysical and geological services, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on impactful civil infrastructure projects, and requires a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for geophysical, geodetic, geological, geotechnical, GIS, and land surveying services.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on various civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part-time as needed.
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Supporting a wide variety of geophysical investigations, including seismic refraction/reflection, MASW, GPR, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and loading geophysical survey equipment up to 60lbs.
• Tolerance for working in outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
• Ability to maneuver safely across uneven and undeveloped terrain.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree emphasis/interest in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences, GIS, or Land Surveying.
• Strong desire to learn and a professional drive.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Programs.
• Familiarity with geoscience and GIS software programs such as Surfer, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan