Entry-level Geologist - Networking Event - Chicago, IL

Geologist - Networking Event with AECOM - Chicago, IL

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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.

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.

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We have an immediate opening for an entry level Geologist in our Chicago or Lisle, Illinois office to assist with a variety of projects including data management, site investigations and remediation. The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data in both the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.

The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports.

This position is expected to begin in early December 2025.

Compensation: $52,000 to $57,000 per year.

• Conduct environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.
• Oversee contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.
• Participate in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.
• Prepare field documents, collect, process, and interpret data.
• Support office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of a records archive system.
• Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies and state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• US citizenship required.

• Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.
• Experience as a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation and remediation projects at various client sites.
• Understanding and assistance with site conceptual models.
• Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.
• Prepare investigation reports and drawings.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Independent field work and leadership of field teams.
• Contractor oversight experience.
• Completion of 40‑hour HAZWOPER training or annual refresher class when required.
• First Aid/CPR training and AECOM specific training.
• Strong hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation understanding.
• Ability to travel up to 80% across the US.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.

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 hosting an exclusive, invitation‑only hiring event in Chicago on November 20-21, 2025.

The event starts on Thursday evening with a networking mixer from 6-8 pm, followed by interviews on Friday at our Chicago office. This is a great opportunity for college students majoring in a related field graduating in December 2025 to connect with AECOM.

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.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.