- Company Description
- Work with Us. Change the World.
- 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
- AECOM is seeking an Environmental Geologist to support environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects throughout the Southwest region, with a preference for candidates located in New Mexico.
The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of mining, oil and gas, industrial, and environmental remediation projects. Responsibilities will include site characterization, field investigations, environmental data interpretation, regulatory compliance support, and remediation program implementation. This position offers opportunities for both field and office-based work while collaborating with environmental scientists, engineers, project managers and program managers on complex environmental challenges.
- Key Responsibilities
- + Conduct environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and geological evaluations.
+ Perform soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and waste characterization sampling programs. + Support mining, oil and gas, and industrial environmental compliance projects. + Interpret geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data to support investigation and remediation efforts. + Prepare technical reports, work plans, sampling plans, and regulatory submissions. + Assist with remediation system design, monitoring, operation, and performance evaluations. + Support environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and closure activities. + Coordinate field activities, subcontractors, laboratories, and data management efforts. + Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental solutions for clients. + Maintain health and safety compliance during field operations and site activities.
- Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- + Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline and 4+ years of professional environmental consulting or environmental geology experience related to mining, oil and gas, and remediation projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
+ 8+ years of experience supporting environmental investigations, remediation, mining, and oil and gas projects. + Professional Geologist (PG) license or ability to obtain licensure. + HAZWOPER and MSHA 24-hour Surface Miner certifications + Demonstrated project coordination and client-facing experience on complex environmental projects. + Experience conducting environmental site assessments and remediation investigations under state and federal regulatory programs. + Knowledge of groundwater flow, contaminant transport, hydrogeologic characterization, and remediation technologies. + Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory deliverables for mining, oil and gas, and industrial clients. + Experience working in arid and semi-arid environments common to the Southwestern United States.
- Additional Information
- + Sponsorship is not available for this position At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._
- Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $70000 to $115000.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public
- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle
- from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
- What makes AECOM a great place to work
- You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects
- both in your local community and on a global scale
- that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID:
J10158618
Business Line:
- Water
Business Group:
- DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
- West
Career Area:
- Science
Work Location Model:
- Hybrid
Compensation:
USD 70000
- USD 115000
- yearly
