Ecologist

Company Description

We will give you 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.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, highly talented Mid-level Ecologist for immediate employment in the Conshohocken, PA office.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary, team-oriented environment.This position provides unlimited career growth potential while working with a team comprised of a variety of staff and project managers in support of AECOM's clients, including natural gas, electric utilities, and renewables. AECOM's Impact Assessment and Permitting group conducts a variety of projects including impact assessments, environmental field assessments, environmental regulatory permitting, utility siting and licensing, environmental inspection, and many others.The group primarily works on projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, and adjacent states as part of AECOM's regional ecological group.

There are opportunities to work on large-scale projects or projects further afield than the typical project range if the candidate is interested. The position reports to Conshohocken, PA and some teleworking may be considered.

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

• Stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments and other surveys Leading wetland delineations and writing wetland delineation reports, function assessments, mitigation plans, and environmental compliance/permitting documents (Clean Water Act Permits, Section 401 and 404, or other permit applications).
• Managing tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinating with various governmental agencies.
• Preparing biological evaluations/assessments.
• Leading field crews for wetland/waterbody and wildlife habitat assessments, including adherence to field safety requirements.
• Assisting Senior Staff with business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.
• Work may include extended hours, night work and/or overnight travel.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We're one global team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental. Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field.
• 4 + years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).
• Good driving record and a valid driver's license is required.
• US Citizenship required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of data collection, data review, and preparation of scientific documents including wetland

Additional Information

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

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Join us and let's get started.

ReqID:J10061666

Business Line:Environment

Business Group:DCS

Strategic Business Unit:East