Ecological Risk Assessor - 6 years minimum experience
Aecom
Perform and review ecological risk assessments for private and government projects.
1 months ago ago
$80,000 - $100,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Portland, Oregon
Field
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
risk assessment
report writing
work planning
quality management
business development
mentoring
- Preparing technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
- Performing and reviewing ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
- Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.
- Contributing to proposals and business development, including developing scopes of work and cost estimates for ecological risk assessment.
- Supporting a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
- Mentoring/developing more junior staff.
- Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
- Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
What you bring
cercla
pfas
excel
phd
6+ years
technical writing
- Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9
- Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense.
- Applied knowledge of USEPA guidance for conducting ecological risk assessment.
- CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development.
- Site investigation and field sampling and wildlife assessment experience.
- Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
- Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- BA/BS degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or other related area AND 6+ years of experience performing ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting, or demonstrated equivalence of education and experience.
- Must be willing to perform occasional field work, as needed.
- Experience performing wildlife assessments.
- Master’s or PhD degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Zoology, or other related area.
- Experience conducting food web/bioaccumulation assessments.
- Experience working with projects in Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific Islands
- Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review and background check.
- Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required.
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Security clearance- must pass aecom’s motor vehicle records review and background check.
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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