Environmental Scientist III
Environmental Scientist III
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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented experienced professional to work with the AECOM East Region MidAtlantic Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team. The successful applicant will join an Environmental Planning team and work with Environmental Planners in a collegial intellectually stimulating environment that fosters professional development. The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM EPP specialists across the US and will have the resources of more than 3500 environmental planning and natural resources staff available in project delivery. We will consider excellent candidates in our Arlington Virginia office.
This position will provide NEPA compliance natural resources management and environmental program leadership and support to Federal agencies and other public and private sector clients. The qualified candidate will have worked on and managed small to large environmental projects of varying size across an array of geographies. He or she will have knowledge and experience relevant to environmental planning such as that related to applicable laws and regulations client organizations and missions technical and cost proposals contracts and project management concepts or principles.
The candidate will work as part of multidisciplinary teams that support the preparation of NEPA and other planning studies and reports. Specific job responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide technical support to the EPP Department and individual Project Managers and support interdisciplinary business development activities (cultural resources natural resources and NEPA services).
- Coordinate manage/support and direct project teams including field and data collection efforts.
- Manage/Support and perform tasks to scope schedule and budget learning and applying AECOMs project management principals.
- Serve/support as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on projects and tasks.
- Develop manage/support and deliver business strategy and tactics highquality proposals interdisciplinary teams and documents and report deliverables.
- Proactively enforce a culture of producing highquality work and the importance of health & safety within the team.
- Collaborate with other AECOM offices and the nationwide EPP Practice.
- Serve as a mentor to junior staff.
- Perform client visits and field activities that require work outside the office and overnight travel.
- Utilizes scientific principles theories practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Requires general familiarity within a broad field of scientific knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other disciplines/fields.
- Interprets and records data conducts analyses compares findings to relevant studies and local state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
- Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
- Conducts analysis and investigation work obtained from a variety of sources.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Degree in environmental science biology ecology natural resources planning or an earth sciencerelated field.
- Minimum of 4 years related experience.
- Valid Drivers License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOMs Motor Vehicle Records review
- Due to the nature of work US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 years industry experience providing NEPA and/or related environmental planning experience with Federal agencies
- Masters degree or PhD in relevant field
- Active Security Clearance
- Indepth working knowledge of wordprocessing and integrated software applications including MS Word Excel and Power Point; working knowledge of GIS and MS Project
- Time and organization management skills to prioritize/perform multiple detailoriented tasks
- Advanced technical report writing and communication skills (oral and written)
- Selfmotivated with ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Professional certification(s) (e.g. AICP CEP PMP CWB PWS PE etc.
Additional Information :
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
