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Change the World.\nAt 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.\nThere 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.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM’s growing Water business is seeking a motivated Geologist/Geophysicist II to join our Geotechnical and Geophysics Group in Germantown, Maryland.\nThis position offers a unique combination of field investigation, technical analysis, and office-based project work. Team members participate in projects from field data collection through data processing, interpretation, mapping, and development of technical deliverables. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop experience across multiple geophysical and geoscience disciplines while working alongside experienced geologists, geophysicists, engineers, surveyors, and GIS professionals.\nThe position is based in our Germantown, Maryland office and includes a combination of office and field assignments. While this is primarily an in-person position, hybrid work opportunities may be available following completion of the initial training period and once the employee has demonstrated the ability to work effectively and independently. Depending on project needs, up to approximately 50% travel may be required for field investigations, although the balance between field and office work will vary throughout the year. Field assignments may range from local day trips to occasional multi-week assignments throughout the United States and abroad.\nPrior geophysics experience is beneficial but is not required. We place a high value on technical aptitude, curiosity, initiative, dependability, and a willingness to learn. The successful candidate should enjoy both solving technical problems in the office and being actively involved in collecting high-quality data in the field.\nOur team supports a broad range of engineering and infrastructure projects involving renewable energy, pumped-storage facilities, tunnels, defense facilities, dams, data centers, bridges, roadways, and other complex infrastructure. This position provides exposure to projects ranging from initial site characterization through engineering design and construction.\nThis position is expected to begin in September 2026.\nThe job responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to:\nSupporting geophysical investigations from field data acquisition through processing, interpretation, mapping, and reporting.\nSupporting terrestrial, marine, and borehole investigations using methods including seismic refraction/reflection, MASW, ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetics, magnetics, electrical resistivity imaging, utility mapping, borehole geophysical logging, downhole/cross hole seismic, bathymetric surveying, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, and marine magnetics and seismic.\nPerforming technical office work including geophysical data processing and interpretation, GIS analysis and mapping, CAD development, data management, quality control, technical documentation, and report preparation.\nPerforming field investigations, including setup and operation of specialized geophysical and survey instrumentation, deployment of sensors and cables, operation of seismic sources, field data quality control, troubleshooting, and equipment mobilization.\nSupporting geodetic, geological, and geotechnical services including surveying, GIS mapping, geologic mapping, vibration and settlement monitoring, soil borings, and rock coring.\nOperating specialized geophysical, survey, and data-acquisition equipment and progressively developing the skills necessary to independently perform increasingly complex field and office assignments.\nConducting specific phases of projects and assigned field activities under the general supervision of a Project Manager or senior technical team member.\nEvaluating field data in real time, identifying potential problems or unexpected conditions, and working with senior staff to determine appropriate solutions.\nReviewing collected data for completeness and quality and identifying data that may require additional investigation or collection.\nMaintaining organized field documentation and digital data and performing appropriate quality-control checks.\nPreparing technical documentation, figures, maps, summaries, and portions of technical reports.\nWorking collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary project teams and small field crews.\nTraveling up to approximately 50% as project needs require.\nTaking ownership of assigned tasks and progressively assuming greater responsibility for field activities and technical assignments.\n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nBA/BS in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography/GIS or related field + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education\nAbility and willingness to travel up to approximately 50% to support field investigations, including occasional multi-week assignments\nAbility to perform physically active field work outdoors, including prolonged standing and walking over uneven terrain, repeated bending and lifting, and lifting and carrying field equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation\nAbility and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions and occasionally work extended field days or non-standard schedules based on project requirements\nValid US Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must pass the AECOM Motor Vehicle screening\nAs a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening\nAs a condition of employment, candidates must pass a medical screening\nDue to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nMaster's Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography/GIS or related field\nPrevious geophysics experience is not required. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, reliability, technical aptitude, and a strong desire to develop both field and analytical skills\nExperience involving geology, geophysics, geotechnical investigations, environmental investigations, surveying, GIS, engineering, or other related technical work\nDemonstrated ability to complete assigned field and technical tasks with appropriate guidance from senior staff\nStrong problem-solving skills and an ability to learn new equipment, software, and technical procedures\nA hands-on mindset and willingness to participate fully in field assignments as part of a small project team\nDemonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow them through to completion\nHands-on experience with surveying, construction, environmental field work, geotechnical investigations, outdoor field work, research, military service, trades, or similar experience is beneficial\nStrong mechanical or technical aptitude and an interest in understanding, operating, and troubleshooting specialized instrumentation\nExperience collecting, reviewing, organizing, and documenting scientific or engineering field data.\nAbility to recognize potential field equipment, data-quality, or site-condition issues and assist in developing practical solutions\nAbility to balance physically active field assignments with detailed technical and analytical office work\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word\nFamiliarity with GIS, CAD, surveying, electronics, programming, data acquisition, or technical instrumentation is beneficial\nFamiliarity with software such as ArcGIS Pro, Surfer, EarthImager, SeisImager, RADAN, or AutoCAD experience\n Relocation assistance is not available for this position.\nSponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.\nAt 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.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM 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.\nAECOM 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.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou 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.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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