Entry-level Geologist - Networking Event with AECOM - Chicago, IL

Overview

Entry-level geologist collecting field data, analyzing results, and preparing reports.

Key Responsibilities

• field sampling
• data analysis
• report preparation
• contractor oversight
• compliance review
• health & safety

Tasks

-Understand and assist with site conceptual models. -Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training. -Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging. -Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation. -Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance. -Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings. -Prepare investigation reports and drawings. -Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations. -Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system. -Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

Requirements

• ms word
• ms excel
• geology
• hazwoper
• driver license
• field leadership

What You Bring

-Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs; MS Word and MS Excel. -Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites. -Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells. -Bachelor’s Degree in Geology. -Selected candidate will be required to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class, if needed. -Selected Candidate will also receive First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training. -Independent field work and leadership of field teams. -As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. -Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. -Possesses technical report writing skills. -Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition, and environmental investigation or remediation. -Ability to travel up to 80% to various job sites regionally and state-wide on short- and long-term assignments within US. -Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

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Benefits

-Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-attend invitation-only networking mixer on november 20, 2025 (6-8 pm). -participate in onsite interviews at the chicago office on november 21, 2025.

Security Clearance

-candidate must pass a motor vehicle records (mvr) review.