AECOM · 19 hours ago
Restoration Ecologist/Project Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Restoration Ecologist/Project Manager to lead and manage restoration projects across Southern California, ensuring high-quality technical expertise in ecological restoration and maintaining positive client relationships.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs as contributor and/or lead author on large natural resources documents such as Habitat Restoration Plans, Habitat Management and Mitigation Plans, Weed Control Plans, Special-status Plant Restoration Plans, and project reports; may also author Biological Technical Reports and Biological Assessments
Participates in and/or leads meetings with clients and resource agencies
Performs task and project management duties such as risk and safety management, budget planning, scope management, accounting updates, client progress reports, and regular invoicing
Supports preparation of scope/cost proposals, for a variety of clients and project types
Promotes safety culture and leads by example. Maintaining and implementing Safe Work Plans. May also oversee the preparation of or prepare permit applications for federal, state and local regulatory entities
Participates and/or leads restoration and/or botanical fieldwork efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Watershed Planning, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology)
4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in a restoration/botanical related field
Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required
Preferred
6+ years of experience in the restoration/ecology/botany field or advanced degree (MS) and 4+ years of experience
A strong background in restoration ecology and ecological processes, as well as experience implementing restoration (e.g., container planting, seeding, and weed control), including making decisions on most appropriate method for individual project needs)
Experience in California and southwest U.S., including extensive knowledge of native and non-native flora and experience identifying in the field, as well as botanical skills, including keying plants using the Jepson manual
Experience in biological survey fieldwork, including vegetation monitoring utilizing line-intercept, transect, and/or Releve methods, as well as experience with GPS and electronic data collection devices
Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, BLM, BOR, CDFW, RWQCB, and CCC) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, ESA, CESA, CFGC, CWA and CCA)
Strong technical writing ability and experience completing Habitat Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring Reports, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections
The ability to work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver
Familiarity with complex issues related to ecological restoration, wetland ecology, watershed planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning
Experience supporting proposal efforts
Prior consulting experience is desired
Prior offsite mitigation solutions experience, including mitigation banking
Experience using electronic data collection tools in the field
Experience overseeing restoration projects with a design element
Restoration construction (earthmoving) planning experience
Ability to conduct wetland delineations
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
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