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Senior Geologist (Water Resources Infrastructure)-February 2024
Sacramento
Feb 10, 2026
About Senior Geologist (Water Resources Infrastructure)

  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 nearly 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 currently seeking Senior or Mid-career level Geologists to support our Water Resources Business Line in Sacramento, CA that are ready to contribute to challenging and interesting projects that provide direct value to our local communities.

  Your responsibilities may include:

  Planning, budgeting, communicating and executing surface and subsurface field geologic and geotechnical exploration, and managing support staff required to execute investigations

  Performing geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization

  Providing direction on the design and installation of ground water wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers, etc.)

  Providing interpretation of site conditions including: geologic, geochemical, and geophysical data and preparing geotechnical and geologic reports

  Developing geologic models for complex geologic site conditions; geological mapping; Laboratory testing programs

  Conducting geologic research, and developing innovative ways to advance projects with the latest technologies

  Performing liaison activities with regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal agencies) on behalf of our clients

  Assisting in the preparation of project documentation including reports, project communications, and design drawings and report figures that are of a high professional standard

  Qualifications

  Minimum Requirements:

  Bachelor's degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.

  Ability to perform physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of terrain and weather conditions

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering preferred

  6+ years of relevant geology experience

  Experience with geotechnical projects including dams, reservoirs, levees, canals, tunnels, pipelines, flood protection systems, and conveyance facilities

  Additional Information

  Regular site travel required.

  Offered rate of compensation in Sacramento, CA will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The target salary range for this position is $75,000 - $120,000.

  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.

  We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.

  About AECOM

  AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

  Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

  You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

  You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

  AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

  Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  ReqID: J10099135

  Business Line: Water

  Business Group: DCS

  Strategic Business Unit: West

  Career Area: Science

  Work Location Model: Hybrid

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