Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Engineer -
Science
Environmental Compliance, Geology / Geoscience
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.
We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Hydrogeologist or Geologist for our Sacramento office. In this important position, the successful candidate will support project managers in the planning, oversight of fieldwork, evaluation of hydrogeology, and reporting phases for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects in Northern and Central California. Projects include Federal, Municipal, and Private clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with or leading a team on a variety of environmental projects.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
In addition:
- This position requires you to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license is required.
- This position may require you to pass background checks.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
BS degree in geology, hydrogeology, or engineering geology, and 4 years of relevant experience and or education or equivalency of experience.
Current OSHA 40-hour certification is required.
Valid driver's license
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Approximately 30% field work. MS preferred
Geologist in Training (GIT) certification will be considered based on other qualifications and ability to obtain a California (PG) registration within the year
Licensed current/active Professional Geologist (PG) in California preferred.
Extended periods of travel to project sites may be requested.
May be working for extended periods in an environment with relatively high temperatures (Central Valley of CA). Exposure to seasonal hot weather conditions may be expected.
Additional Information
No sponsorship will be provided for this role.
Compensation
Offered rate of compensation in Long Beach, CA will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000.
Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
About AECOM’s Remediation, Restoration and Redevelopment Practice
AECOM delivers innovative and often complex solutions to meet our clients’ objectives. Because we address many different impacted sites – from munitions to PFAS to algae blooms and beyond – every project in our global…
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