Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Environmental Geologist - 2 years Minimum Experience
Field and office work collecting, analyzing, and reporting environmental data.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The company is hiring a Geologist for its Billings, Montana office to support projects that involve data management, site investigation, and remediation. The role includes both field and office responsibilities, requiring travel and occasional overnight stays near project locations. Field duties involve collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil‑vapor samples, performing geological logging and interpretation, and overseeing subcontractors such as laboratories, excavation, and drilling firms. Office work focuses on data analysis and preparing investigation reports, while the geologist must work collaboratively with AECOM staff and subcontractors and maintain a strong safety mindset. • Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil‑vapor samples; perform geological logging and interpretation. • Oversee subcontractors including laboratories, excavation, and drilling companies. • Travel to and stay overnight at project sites as required. • Analyze collected data and prepare investigation reports. • Collaborate with AECOM staff and subcontractors as part of project teams. • Maintain flexibility across diverse projects and uphold health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸sample collection
- ▸geologic logging
- ▸data analysis
- ▸report preparation
- ▸subcontractor oversight
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field and have at least two years of environmental remediation or investigation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and successful completion of background, motor‑vehicle, and substance‑abuse screenings are required. Preferred qualifications include hands‑on experience collecting and evaluating environmental data, preparing technical reports and drawings, and demonstrating independent leadership in the field. A keen understanding of hazard recognition, strong technical writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are also valued. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field and at least 2 years of remediation/investigation experience. • Be a U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. driver’s license. • Pass background check, motor‑vehicle records review, and substance‑abuse test. • Prefer experience in field data collection, technical report preparation, and hazard recognition. • Demonstrate independent leadership and proficiency with MS Office. • Position requires 100 % on‑site work, possible regional travel, and random drug/alcohol screening.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸2+ years
- ▸ms office
- ▸field data
- ▸technical reports
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Relocation assistance is not offered, and the position will be 100 % on‑site at client locations, potentially involving regional travel and mandatory medical surveillance and random drug/alcohol screening. AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, employee stock purchase, and various voluntary perks. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace that supports professional growth through cutting‑edge projects, award‑winning training, and career development resources, empowering employees to make meaningful impacts. • Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, flexible work options, retirement plan, employee stock purchase, and other voluntary perks.
Work Environment
Field