Environmental Scientist

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Entry Level Environmental Scientist for employment in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska regions. This position would support the Environmental Permitting and Planning business line on a variety of projects across a diverse set of clients. In this role you will assist with field studies and data collection related to botany wetlands wildlife fisheries and vegetation using geographic information systems (GIS) technology. You will also contribute to data quality control review analysis and reporting and serve as a subject matter expert in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.

This hybrid position is for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska region and will be assigned to one of the following AECOM offices: Anchorage AK Portland OR or Seattle WA.  This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those looking to start their career in environmental science and planning.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Conduct field surveys for vegetation wildlife and aquatic species ensuring accuracy in data collection.
• Assist in performing weed surveys to identify and assess invasive species within designated areas.
• Gather analyze and interpret ecological data providing support for project reports and recommendations.
• Utilize GIS software to map and analyze spatial data contributing to habitat assessments and environmental impact studies.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and team members in developing research methodologies and data collection techniques.
• Participate in the preparation of technical reports presentations and documentation for various projects.
• Maintain accurate records of field observations and data collection processes.
• Stay informed about current environmental regulations conservation practices and scientific advancements in the field.
• Assist in the preparation and development of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Environmental Assessments and Biological Assessments.
• Support the analysis of alternatives and mitigation measures in compliance with NEPA guidelines.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on welldefined guidelines.
• Coordination with task and project managers working as part of a field team in sometimes remote locations supporting sampling data collection and field documentation.
• Regular task switching that requires shifting attention and focus between different projects and tasks throughout the workday.

About AECOMs Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a welldeveloped worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industryleading world class environmental firm and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our awardwinning technical excellence leadingedge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wideranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOMs Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science ecology or other related discipline or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Must be able to do day travel regionally and fieldwork. This position may require regular travel within the United States during the spring summer and fall for extended periods of time.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License required to visit project sites clients and other AECOM offices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience performing invasive weed surveys
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft office suite software applications.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software applications and Geographic Positioning System technology for digital data collection.
• Database management GIS and R software skills
• Plant identification skills using dichotomous keys and familiarity with the floras of the Pacific Northwest and/or Alaska
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with fellow employees.
• Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear concise manner.
• Ability to learn through onthejob experience.
• Frequent lifting carrying and loading equipment without assistance up to 50lbs.
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
• Bear safety CPR/First aid and/or wilderness safety training.

Additional Information :

• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime