Entry-Level Geologist

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and support a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation, assessment, and remediation projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build technical expertise while working alongside experienced scientists, geologists, and engineers on projects that protect human health and the environment.

This position is expected to begin ASAP.

In this role, you will support environmental field investigations, collect and evaluate environmental data, and contribute to the preparation of technical reports and project documentation. Field activities may include collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor samples; documenting site conditions; monitoring remediation activities; and coordinating with subcontractors. Office responsibilities will include reviewing and organizing data, assisting with data interpretation, conducting research, and preparing reports to support environmental assessments and remediation efforts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health and safety, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This position offers opportunities to develop practical field and technical skills while contributing to multidisciplinary projects for public- and private-sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental field investigations, including the collection of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor samples.
• Perform field observations, environmental measurements, and routine monitoring activities in accordance with project-specific procedures and applicable regulations.
• Document field activities, site conditions, sampling locations, and observations using field notes, logs, forms, photographs, and electronic data collection tools.
• Assist with environmental site assessments, site characterization, remediation monitoring, and evaluation of environmental conditions.
• Support the compilation, validation, organization, and interpretation of environmental data and compare results with applicable regulatory criteria and project requirements.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, field summaries, data tables, figures, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate with project team members, laboratories, drilling contractors, excavation contractors, and other subcontractors to support field activities and project objectives.
• Participate in project health and safety activities, including hazard recognition, site inspections, and compliance with AECOM and client safety requirements.
• Support project administration, including data entry, records management, document control, and tracking field activities.
• Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight stays, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions and site environments.