AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, exceptionally talented wetland scientist or ecologist for hire in the Conshohocken, Philadelphia or Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania offices. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) East Mid-Atlantic Team. This position will include performing environmental field assessments and reporting for wetlands and waters delineations, invasive and rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, as well as mitigation and monitoring. Our EPP Mid-Atlantic team primarily works on projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, however project opportunities in other states may be available.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- 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.