AECOM · 2 days ago
Senior Ecologist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead and mentor within their Natural Resources Group, focusing on business development, project management, and managing complex environmental compliance projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Effectively responds to RFPs and develops winning proposals, including assembling proposal materials and participating in client interviews
Manages a team to prepare large, complex natural resources documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, 2081 Permit Applications, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans, and/or Delineation Reports, Aquatic Resources Permit Applications or other Federal and State Permit Applications. Operates as primary author or senior reviewer as appropriate
Become an AECOM Certified Project Manager. Manage projects/tasks that include all aspects of environmental analysis (e.g., biological, cultural, air quality, traffic, etc.)
Manages projects with large-scale field efforts and intensive schedules
Manages large-scale compliance projects requiring adherence to permit conditions
Performs project management duties such as forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and scheduling
Reviews contracts for understanding of scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables, and all other contractual obligations
Develops work breakdown structure for control and integrity of work to be performed as and defined by the contract
Monitors and analyzes project costs, commitments, accruals, and changes, and takes corrective action where necessary
Identifies trends and deviations in financial performance to project team with recommended courses of action
Operates as primary point of contact for clients and resource agencies on projects
Performs client management duties such as recurring status meetings, milestone check-ins, and day-to-day interfacing
Focus on supporting career development of junior staff in the practice
Participates in interviews with large or small teams for a variety of clients
Candidate will contribute to growth of department through marketing pursuits including proposal preparation, interviews, and business development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related fields (biology, ecology, or project management/controls)
8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in natural resources/project management with experience and expertise in southern California ecology
Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Master's Degree in related fields (biology, ecology, or project management/controls)
15+ years of experience in natural resources/project management
Proven track record of bringing in new work, growing projects and clients and delivering winning proposals
Experience with career development of junior and mid-level biologists
Experience with protocol wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and/or botanical surveys
Possession of valid USFWS 10(a) permits to conduct wildlife protocol surveys in southern and/or central California
Previous experience working on environmental programs in the utility, renewables, federal, and transportation sectors in southern and/or central California
Data management experience, including electronic data collection in field; managing large data sets
Willingness to work with multiple colleagues on a variety of initiatives
Successful marketing/business development experience
Ability to work in a high-paced environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done
Candidate must be flexible and willing to support multiple projects
Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy
Wetland Delineation experience and certification
Benefits
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
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-16
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