Ecologist

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Ecologist to be based in our New York City or New Jersey office.

This position is expected to begin in April 2023.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting on wetland, stream, and wildlife habitat assessments, botanical surveys, and listed species surveys.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical documents and permit applications.
• This position will predominantly involve task-based assignments.
• Position requires field work and candidate must be able to travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with California Planning Law, CEQA, NEPA, federal regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Familiarity with issues related to environmental permitting, wetland ecology, watershed planning, conservation planning, and/or natural resources planning.
• Strong Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain tracking spreadsheets and documents.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, identifying what needs to be accomplished and regularly completing tasks.
• Ability to perform field work, sometimes in remote areas.
• Knowledge of Google Earth.
• Experience with digital data collection.

• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position.
• This position may be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.