Wetland Scientist

Description

• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinating and leading conversations with various governmental agencies (federal/state/local, etc.).
• Conducting detail and/or technical review of ecological assessment documents, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, or other associated industry 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.
• Assisting senior project managers with business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.
• Assist with task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinating with AECOM teams such as cultural resources, threatened and endangered species experts, civil engineers, and other project support teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience leading and performing wetlands/waters delineations, stream assessments, and other related field surveys.
• Technical writing experience specifically for environmental impact and assessment studies, and/or FERC resource reports, and/or NEPA analysis preferred.
• Experience in performing ecological assessments for natural gas, electric utilities, and/or renewables industries.
• Ability to lead and manage a field or technical team, and a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and with teams.
• Safety training (i.e., CPR certification, OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hours)
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Proficiency in permit application preparation experience in multiple states in the mid-Atlantic area (i.e., CWA Section 401/404 permits), supporting data collection and review, and preparation of scientific documents including wetland delineations stream assessments, technical reports. ORAM, HHEI, QHEI certificate of training or extensive experience/knowledge to lead these assessments in the field.
• Wetlands Experience
• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field +4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US Citizenship required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and technical writing (a writing sample may be requested).
• Professional Wetland Scientist or other relevant certification.
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and mapping tools.
• Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance