AECOM

Geologist, Mining Services

AECOM$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field with 4+ years of experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in geological investigations preferred.
  • Field experience in geological logging and site investigations is a must.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and handling geological datasets.
  • Familiarity with geological modeling and data management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct geological fieldwork including logging, site mapping, and sampling.
  • Analyze geological, geochemical, and geotechnical data for project insights.
  • Support development of geological interpretations and cross-sections.
  • Assist with resource modeling and data validation activities under senior staff guidance.
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation for client deliverables.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure project success.
  • Manage data and coordinate technical inputs to align with project schedules.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leave of absence options.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Geologist to join our West Region and support a diverse portfolio of mining and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will contribute to field investigations, data analysis, and technical reporting that inform critical project decisions from early planning through execution. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to a wide range of geological settings, project types, and clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically curious, and motivated to grow their career within a leading global infrastructure and engineering firm.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Work
  • Conduct geological fieldwork, including core and cuttings logging, site mapping, sampling, and field investigations in support of mining and infrastructure projects.
  • Collect, compile, and analyze geological, geochemical, and geotechnical data to support project interpretation and decision-making.
  • Support the development and refinement of geological interpretations, cross-sections, and conceptual models.
  • Assist with resource modeling activities, data validation, and interpretation under the guidance of senior technical staff.
  • Apply established procedures, standards, and best practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of geological data and deliverables.

Project Support and Collaboration
  • Assist with preparation of technical reports, figures, tables, and supporting documentation for client deliverables.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mining engineers, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, and planners.
  • Support project teams with data management, document control, and coordination of technical inputs.
  • Participate in project meetings, site visits, and internal reviews as required.
  • Support adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related discipline and 4+ years of professional geological experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience supporting geological investigations for mining, infrastructure, or environmental projects.
  • Demonstrated field experience, including geological logging, sampling programs, and site investigations.
  • Strong data analysis skills with experience handling geological and geochemical datasets.
  • Familiarity with geological modeling, data management, or visualization software.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.


Additional Information

About AECOM

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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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