Ecologist V

Description

• Have led teams of professionals in executing wetland delineations, T&E studies, environmental permitting support, and other related studies/assessments/analyses.
• Develop and assist with training/direction of CWA Section 404/401, T&E, wetland delineations, and stream assessments among other ecological support services to the larger team located within the EPP Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Lead verify and/or provide other technical quality reviews of deliverables within the ecological scope of services as well as “industry” peer reviews of other discipline deliverables (cultural, geotechnical, civil, and stormwater).
• The position may require fieldwork limited to either evaluating/training staff, or client facing meetings on Project sites.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary groups outside of ecological services (i.e. cultural resources, geotechnical, civil engineering, and/or stormwater) to assist junior and mid-level staff within these disciplines understand the specifics of linear energy utility systems requirements.
• Serve as an interface with clients and regulatory personnel on complex projects and other business development initiatives.
• Directly or indirectly support program managers with management of the ecological scope of services including task/financial management, records, invoicing, and other business development activities include proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building events.
• Provide knowledge and experience on working with various linear energy related infrastructures, while leveraging your experience with key energy clients to continue and/or grow opportunities within Southwestern, PA.

Requirements

• Experience preparing proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders
• Travel is required for this position including overnight.
• Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work
• 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 delineation/stream assessment technical reports.
• Experience working with linear energy infrastructure.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment
• ORAM, HHEI, QHEI certificate of training or extensive experience/knowledge to train and/or complete technical reviews.
• 8+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education of ecological services with linear energy infrastructure (i.e., natural gas, electric utilities, and/or renewables industries).
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship required.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Existing, mature, and tested Client relationships with an ability to generate new work for the Team, Office, and Company.
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (writing sample required)
• PWS or other relevant certification.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field + 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and /or education.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface successfully with Clients
• Occasional overnight travel required
• Demonstrated ability to market and win work successfully and effectively

Benefits

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance