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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

AECOM

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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 ** has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level **Geologist/Environmental Scientist ** to join the Environmental Remediation team in our **Novi, Michigan ** office. You will work with a diverse team of technical leaders across a broad range of practice areas delivering remediation consulting services to our key clients.

~~This position is expected to begin ASAP.~~

This position also requires excellent written and spoken communication skills, organizational and time management skills, flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the project team and be able to work independently.

The successful candidate will assist with gathering and analyzing geological, hydrogeological and geochemical data in both the field and office settings. The field activities will consist of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air and soil vapor sample collection, geological logging and interpretation, and the oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies in all weather conditions. The office activities will involve preparation of investigation reports or other environmental plans/documents.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

- Conducting environmental field work, including collecting soil, surface water, groundwater, and remediation system data; soil logging; and fluid level gauging.

- Oversight of contractors conducting field surveys, drilling, well installation, development operations, and utility clearance for intrusive operations.

- Working independently in the field. Participation in a health and safety team performing inspections, observations, and training.

- Field document preparation, field data collection, processing, and interpretation.

- Supporting office tasks, including data entry, data analysis, report preparation, and maintenance of records.

- Collect and record data and compare results to relevant studies, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

- Travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.

Candidate must also be able to work as part of a project team comprised of AECOM staff and subcontractors. Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative. Field work will be required, including oversight of subcontractors.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements**

- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

- As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

- Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

- Experience working on State of Michigan led projects.

- Ability to understand and supervise advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells.

- Ability to demonstrate a primary technical role in multiple site characterization, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects at various client sites.

- Collect and evaluate environmental data in field and office settings.

- Good interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable meeting with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors alike.

- Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1 – 2-hour drive of Novi office, and occasionally further.

- Willingness and ability to learn and rapidly master new tasks.

- Strong research and report writing (including web-based research).

- Excellent written and verbal skills.

- Strong quality and time management.

- Self-starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative.

- Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work.

- Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition and environmental investigation or remediation.

- Candidate must be proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word and MS Excel.

**Additional Information**

- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

- This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes office work in **Novi, Michigan ** and field work primarily in Michigan and in other states.

- 50-90% field work is required.

- Candidate will undergo medical surveillance screening as part of the hiring process.

- Selected Candidate will also receive Health and Safety training and other AECOM specific training upon hire.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $55000 to $60000.

**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.

**ReqID: ** J10146200

**Business Line: ** Environment

**Business Group: ** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit: ** West

**Career Area: ** Science

**Work Location Model: ** Hybrid

**Compensation: ** USD 55000 - USD 60000 - yearly

Geologist/Environmental Scientist

At LightGuide, Inc., we’re transforming manual work with our AI-enabled augmented reality work instruction platform. Using projection-based AR, we deliver real-time, step-by-step guidance that helps people work faster, safer, and with zero defects.

Our patented software and high-powered projector systems display dynamic instructions directly onto work surfaces—standardizing complex tasks and eliminating errors. With our AI-driven vision systems, 3D sensors, and smart cameras, we proactively detect and prevent mistakes while capturing performance and quality data at every step.

We empower frontline workers with intuitive, hands-free AR workflows that adapt in real time to their actions—boosting confidence, precision, and productivity. And by connecting operators to digital systems and enterprise platforms, we help bridge the gap between the shop floor and the cloud.

From assembly and inspection to training and traceability, we enable manufacturers to optimize performance, ensure no-fault-forward quality, and build a more connected, capable workforce.

With built-in analytics and seamless integration into enterprise cloud platforms, our Data Hub provides full digital traceability and AI-powered insights to drive continuous improvement.

We’re proud to support industry leaders in electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, energy, and heavy equipment—accelerating the future of smart manufacturing, one projection at a time.

Headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, with a European hub in the Czech Republic.

Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 51-200 employees

LightGuide

**About LightGuide, Inc.**

Looking for your next exciting career opportunity? LightGuide, Inc. offers competitive and diverse benefits with a supportive and values driven company culture. Join our team today!

Our Mission: LightGuide empowers people to build a brighter tomorrow.

Our Vision: We are creating a future in which frontline workers reach their maximum potential, enabled by augmented intelligence.

Our Values: Build Together, Build Smarter, Build with Urgency, Build for Sustainability, Build for All

LightGuide, Inc. is the leading projected augmented reality (AR) work instruction software platform that transforms manual manufacturing processes for companies worldwide. The projected step-by-step work instructions displayed directly on the “operating canvas” create an immersive, interactive work experience, optimizing the performance and efficiency of the human operator. LightGuide captures real-time operational metrics, enabling full digital traceability for complex manufacturing processes.

The software easily adapts to specific processes and interfaces with existing manufacturing equipment and enterprise information systems. The fully integrated approach dramatically improves the standardization, throughput, and error-proofing of manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries and use cases. Today, LightGuide, Inc. works with many leading companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, electronics, diverse manufacturing and food and beverage industries.

**Reports to**

- Product Innovation Manager

**Schedule Type**

- A or B Section

- Hourly, full time temporary, non-exempt on-site

**Job Summary**

- The Product Innovation Co-op will work closely with all facets of the LightGuide team including leadership, engineering, operations, sales, and marketing with the goal to support high quality customer demonstrations in the LightGuide Innovation Center and to drive the evolution of our flagship LightGuideTM AR software application portfolio.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Create, improve, and maintain demonstrations in the LightGuide Innovation Center, including both hardware and software.

- Work with customers, operations, and engineering to capture and document LightGuide authoring standards / best practices.

- Author and record LightGuide workflows to create high quality proof of concept videos for specific customer projects.

- Collaborate with the operations team to draft LightGuide workflows ahead of final installation.

- Assist in the maintenance of LightGuide’s internal hardware database.

- Conduct internal, voice of customer, and market research to generate and refine product requirements.

**Other Responsibilities**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Required Competencies**

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work well under direction, independently, or with a team.

- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

**Bonus Skills**

- Experience with any kind of programming (LightGuide logic is most similar to VB)

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment at any level

- Experience with databases or data visualization tools (SQL, PowerBI, etc)

- Proficient with Salesforce, CPQ, or Jira

- Proficient with basic hand tools and hardware types

- A knack for presenting or a desire to develop this skill

- Exposure to UI/UX design or an interest in this field

**Education And Experience**

- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in any of the following fields:

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- Mechanical Engineering

- Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

- Electrical Engineering

- Computer Engineering

- Computer Science

- All school levels welcome to apply

-  2+ years’ experience in any professional or service job preferred

- 1+ years’ experience in customer-facing roles preferred

Don't meet every single requirement? At LightGuide, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

**Physical Requirements**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Employees are required to use a computer keyboard.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Be able to work on a flexible schedule, when necessary, with potential to flex hours to accommodate customer requirements. Occasional requirement to work late or during a weekend to accommodate a customer schedule or time zone.

**DEI Statement**

LightGuide, Inc. values, promotes, and celebrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and encourages all women, men, minorities, those with a disability, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals to apply to our open positions.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

LightGuide, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, gender, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Product Innovation Co-op

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