Job Geologist I

Job Description

Are you ready to contribute to some of the most exciting and impactful projects, both in the U.S. and globally? AECOM is actively seeking an Entry Level Geologist/Environmental Scientist for employment in our Germantown, Maryland office . Our Water division is expanding, and we’re seeking talented professionals in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences, GIS, or Land Surveying to join our Geophysics team in Germantown, Maryland.

The job requires technicians to walk long distances over uneven and undeveloped terrain. This work is conducted year-round in all weather conditions. The successful candidate must be able to carry and operate geophysical survey equipment, which may weigh up to 60 pounds, and perform repetitive movements while setting up, operating, and retrieving equipment in the field.

If you have expertise in any of these areas and a strong desire to learn, we urge you to apply. Your unique skills, combined with a willingness to grow, are exactly what we’re looking for.

You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of specialists, making meaningful contributions to projects that range from renewable energy and defense facilities to large-scale infrastructure projects.

At AECOM, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally and make a lasting impact in shaping the future of civil infrastructure.

This position is expected to begin in December 2024.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing support for geophysical, geodetic, geological, geotechnical, GIS, and land surveying services, including geophysical surveys, GIS mapping, land surveys, soils and materials testing, geologic mapping, vibration and settlement monitoring, soil boring, and rock coring.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on various projects related to a wide range of civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to travel for project work part-time as needed, including opportunities for international travel.
• Working under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Supporting a wide variety of terrestrial, marine, borehole, and aerial geophysical investigations, including seismic refraction/reflection, MASW, GPR, electromagnetics, magnetics, microgravity, electrical resistivity imaging, utility mapping, borehole geophysical logging, downhole/crosshole seismic, bathymetric surveying, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, marine magnetics, and marine seismic.