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AECOM · 1 month ago

Wetland Scientist

Conshohocken, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking an experienced Wetland Scientist or Ecologist to lead environmental field assessments and reporting for wetlands and waters delineations, invasive species surveys, and mitigation monitoring within an interdisciplinary team.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serving as the senior technical lead and field team leader for wetlands/waters and other field surveys and serving as the technical lead for the associated reports

Leading/originating Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and impact assessment for federal, state, and local permits, including application preparation and coordination with the clients and reviewing agencies

Conducting detail and/or technical review of ecological assessment documents, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, or other associated industry reports

Assist with task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget

Coordinating and leading conversations with various governmental agencies (federal/state/local, etc.)

Coordinating with AECOM teams such as cultural resources, threatened and endangered species experts, civil engineers, and other project support teams

Serving as a technical lead for environmental, biological, and other impact assessments

Leading stream, wetland, wildlife habitat field assessments and other surveys by supporting and training junior staff

Assisting senior project managers with business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients

Qualification

Wetlands ExperienceCWA Section 404/401 permittingTechnical writingProfessional Wetland Scientist certificationESRI ArcGIS softwareEcological assessmentsSafety trainingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

BA/BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field +4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

US Citizenship required

Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review

Wetlands Experience

Preferred

Professional Wetland Scientist or other relevant certification

4+ years of demonstrated experience leading and performing wetlands/waters delineations, stream assessments, and other related field surveys

Proficiency in permit application preparation experience in multiple states in the mid-Atlantic area (i.e., CWA Section 401/404 permits), supporting data collection and review, and preparation of scientific documents including wetland delineations stream assessments, technical reports. ORAM, HHEI, QHEI certificate of training or extensive experience/knowledge to lead these assessments in the field

Experience in performing ecological assessments for natural gas, electric utilities, and/or renewables industries

Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and mapping tools

Technical writing experience specifically for environmental impact and assessment studies, and/or FERC resource reports, and/or NEPA analysis preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills and technical writing (a writing sample may be requested)

Safety training (i.e., CPR certification, OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hours)

Ability to lead and manage a field or technical team, and a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and with teams

Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment