Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking new hires with a degree in ecology, biology, environmental science or other related field for immediate employment, as an Ecologist, in the Conshohocken, PA office. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. This position provides unlimited career growth potential while collaborating 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.

This position is expected to begin in August 2023.

AECOM ’s Environmental Planning and Permitting group conducts a variety of projects including impact assessments, environmental field assessments, environmental regulatory permitting, utility siting and licensing, environmental inspection, and others. The group primarily works on projects in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and adjacent states as part of AECOM’s Mid-Atlantic regional team. 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 a hybrid remote/office work schedule may be considered.

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

• Stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments, delineations, and other surveys
• Writing wetland delineation and other ecological reports, function assessments, mitigation plans, and environmental compliance/permitting documents (Clean Water Act Permits, Section 401 and 404, and others).
• Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and data analysis.
• 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.
• Assisting the Field Task Leader for wetland/waterbody and wildlife habitat assessments, including adherence to field safety requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of permit applications and other supporting permitting documents.
• Work may include extended hours, night work, weekend work, and/or overnight travel.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Due to the nature of this role, US citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Relevant internship experience or 1+ years of professional experience in related field or industry.
• Experience with field data collection through GPS units, tablets GIS applications or other platforms.
• Data review, and preparation of scientific documents including wetland reports, habitat assessment or species specific reports.
• ArcGIS, Survey equipment (GPS units, tablets, etc.) experience.
• Good technical report writing skills.
• The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).
• Background check, safe driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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