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AECOM Sr. Wetlands/Soils and Natural Resource Scientist in Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a career opportunity position for a Sr. Wetlands/Soils and Natural Resource Scientist to join our large and dynamic Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice in New England.
Responsibilities will include conducting field wetlands and biological field surveys including wetland delineation, soils taxonomy, biological inventory (botanical or wildlife) and scientific report writing and regulatory interpretation. In this role you be an integral part of a large, multidisciplinary team of like-minded scientists supporting field investigations and permit application support for power sector projects including electric transmission, renewables including land-based work supporting Offshore Wind Energy Development and solar and battery storage projects. Additional sectors include the industrial, state/local and federal projects.. This is a remote/hybrid position with a focus on CT, and Western/Central MA and RI. Ability to serve a Biological Monitor and Environmental Inspector during construction on an intermittent basis a plus.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a BS in Biology, Soils Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Geology or related discipline and 4+ years’ experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
Preferred Qualifications :
Registration as a Professional Soil Scientist and/or a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) along with permit application preparation in CT, MA or RI.
Familiarity with the CT and MA environmental regulatory programs/permitting preferred
7+ years of experience
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position
Sponsorship is available for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $75,000.00 - $110,000.00.
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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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.
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You will have 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 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 well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10117052
Business Line: Enviro exc Energy
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Remote
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc