Environmental Geologist Jobs
Environmental Geologist jobs are open across environmental consulting, government agencies, energy, and construction, from entry-level field positions to senior project managers and principal scientists, with specializations in remediation, site assessment, and hydrogeology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 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.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist for our Borger, Texas field office. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant environmental consulting or related experience and a strong interest in field-based work. This role supports multiple environmental projects within a collaborative, safety-focused culture, with opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will contribute to the execution of both routine and complex assessment, investigation, and remediation activities, strengthening AECOM’s commitment to technical excellence, advancement of innovative technologies, and regulatory compliance.
The position includes a balance of field and office responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility across diverse projects, strong commitment to health and safety, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting site characterization and remedial investigation of surface and subsurface impacts using data collected from soil borings, test pits, surface and borehole geophysical surveys, aquifer testing, and sampling of environmental media (e.g., soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and air) for field screening and laboratory analysis
- Preparing soil boring logs, interpreting vadose zone and groundwater characteristics, identifying pathways to environmental receptors, preparing technical site investigation reports, and supporting the development of remedial action plans based on site investigation data
- Managing field sample chain-of-custody documentation, packaging, and shipping to laboratories
- Overseeing contractor field tasks related to site investigation and remediation activities
- Supporting the coordination of field activities, including utility locating, surveying, and oversight of investigation and remediation projects under the direction and guidance of project managers
- Communicating effectively with project team members and subcontractors, and support client notifications related to change in field conditions
- Building experience toward professional licensure (e.g., TX PG) and/or Site Safety Officer certification
- Proactively recognizing and appropriately addressing health and safety issues affecting the entire team
- Driving quality control of assigned tasks or small segments of a project
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., hydrogeology, geochemistry, soil science, or geological/environmental engineering) AND 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid Driver's license. Motor vehicle records check will be conducted
- US Citizen/US Permanent Resident
- Successful candidate will undergo background check, and drug assessment required by client
Preferred Qualifications:
- Position is permanently based at the AECOM Borger Field Office and requires residence within a 60-mile commuting radius of the Borger, TX facility
- Minimum 3 years of environmental investigation and remediation experience needed
- Experience conducting environmental site assessments, site characterization, subsurface investigations, and remediation projects through the TCEQ Texas Risk Reduction Program
- Experience working at an active refinery site
- Knowledge of environmental sampling methods and experience using field equipment (e.g., GPS, PID, 4-gas meter, digit data collection, etc.)
- Experience performing independent field work and providing oversight of contractor field activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience documenting and reporting technical data and safety observations
- Proficient with basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
- Previous experience managing and tracking hazardous and non-hazardous waste for offsite transport and disposal
- 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificate or annual refresher certificate
- 10 hour and/or 30 hour OSHA Construction Supervisory certificate
- First Aid/CPR certificate
Additional Information
At 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.
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.
AECOM 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.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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 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.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist for our Borger, Texas field office. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant environmental consulting or related experience and a strong interest in field-based work. This role supports multiple environmental projects within a collaborative, safety-focused culture, with opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will contribute to the execution of both routine and complex assessment, investigation, and remediation activities, strengthening AECOM’s commitment to technical excellence, advancement of innovative technologies, and regulatory compliance.
The position includes a balance of field and office responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility across diverse projects, strong commitment to health and safety, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting site characterization and remedial investigation of surface and subsurface impacts using data collected from soil borings, test pits, surface and borehole geophysical surveys, aquifer testing, and sampling of environmental media (e.g., soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and air) for field screening and laboratory analysis
- Preparing soil boring logs, interpreting vadose zone and groundwater characteristics, identifying pathways to environmental receptors, preparing technical site investigation reports, and supporting the development of remedial action plans based on site investigation data
- Managing field sample chain-of-custody documentation, packaging, and shipping to laboratories
- Overseeing contractor field tasks related to site investigation and remediation activities
- Supporting the coordination of field activities, including utility locating, surveying, and oversight of investigation and remediation projects under the direction and guidance of project managers
- Communicating effectively with project team members and subcontractors, and support client notifications related to change in field conditions
- Building experience toward professional licensure (e.g., TX PG) and/or Site Safety Officer certification
- Proactively recognizing and appropriately addressing health and safety issues affecting the entire team
- Driving quality control of assigned tasks or small segments of a project
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., hydrogeology, geochemistry, soil science, or geological/environmental engineering) AND 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid Driver's license. Motor vehicle records check will be conducted
- US Citizen/US Permanent Resident
- Successful candidate will undergo background check, and drug assessment required by client
Preferred Qualifications:
- Position is permanently based at the AECOM Borger Field Office and requires residence within a 60-mile commuting radius of the Borger, TX facility
- Minimum 3 years of environmental investigation and remediation experience needed
- Experience conducting environmental site assessments, site characterization, subsurface investigations, and remediation projects through the TCEQ Texas Risk Reduction Program
- Experience working at an active refinery site
- Knowledge of environmental sampling methods and experience using field equipment (e.g., GPS, PID, 4-gas meter, digit data collection, etc.)
- Experience performing independent field work and providing oversight of contractor field activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience documenting and reporting technical data and safety observations
- Proficient with basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
- Previous experience managing and tracking hazardous and non-hazardous waste for offsite transport and disposal
- 40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER certificate or annual refresher certificate
- 10 hour and/or 30 hour OSHA Construction Supervisory certificate
- First Aid/CPR certificate
Additional Information
At 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.
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.
AECOM 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.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- GSI Environmental48
- Terracon Consultants28
- WSP24
- HALEY & ALDRICH17
- Geosyntec Consultants16
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services193
- Construction & Real Estate22
- Technology & Software8
- Mining & Natural Resources5
- Energy2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental geologist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Experience collecting soil, groundwater, or soil vapor samples using standard field protocols
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA and CERCLA
- Proficiency in preparing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment reports
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to complete it before project work begins
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field sites as project schedules require
Tips for Your Environmental Geologist Job Search
Tailor your resume to site types
Environmental geologist job descriptions often call out specific site experience like Superfund, brownfields, or underground storage tanks. Match your resume's project descriptions to whichever site types the posting names, using the same terminology the employer uses.
List your state PE and certifications prominently
Licenses like Professional Geologist, HAZWOPER 40-hour, and state-specific certifications are often minimum requirements, not preferences. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental geologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by regulatory framework
Roles focused on RCRA compliance, CERCLA remediation, or Clean Water Act permitting require different experience. Targeting openings that match the regulatory programs you know best puts you ahead of generalist applicants who can't speak to those frameworks.
Prepare a field methods summary for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask which sampling protocols, drilling methods, and logging techniques you've used in the field. Have a concise, specific answer ready covering soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion work so you can respond without hedging or generalizing.
Negotiate using your specialty, not just title
If you hold a niche skill, such as vapor intrusion modeling, PFAS investigation, or 3D site conceptual model development, frame it in the offer conversation. Firms with active projects in those areas often have budget flexibility for candidates who reduce their training curve.
Environmental Geologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental geologists?
The companies hiring the most environmental geologists right now include GSI Environmental, Terracon Consultants, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Consulting firms and government contractors tend to have the most consistent hiring volume across the country.
How many environmental geologist jobs are remote?
About 12% of environmental geologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Data review, report writing, and regulatory compliance positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules, while site investigation and sampling roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an environmental geologist?
You typically start by earning a bachelor's degree in geology or environmental science, then gain field experience through internships or entry-level technician roles focused on site assessments and sampling. Pursuing a Professional Geologist license in your state strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many environmental geologists also complete HAZWOPER training and build specializations in areas like remediation or hydrogeology through project work over time.
How do you get hired as an environmental geologist with little experience?
Focus your applications on field technician and staff geologist roles at environmental consulting firms, which are built for candidates coming out of school. Highlight any academic fieldwork, senior thesis research, or volunteer sampling projects. Completing HAZWOPER 40-hour certification before applying removes a common barrier. Firms that staff large remediation contracts often hire entry-level geologists in cohorts and train them on the job.
What does the environmental geologist interview process look like?
Most environmental geologist interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your field experience and regulatory familiarity, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects, sampling methods, and report writing. Some firms include a short writing exercise or ask you to review a sample boring log or site map. Final rounds often involve meeting a project manager or technical lead who assesses your ability to work independently in the field.
Where can I find and apply to environmental geologist jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental geologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location preferences, and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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