Environmental Scientist III

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Job Description At AECOM in Hunt Valley, Maryland, we seek an Environmental Scientist III with industry experience and skills in wetland and waterway delineation, assessment, and permitting, ecological assessments, forest evaluations, and agency coordination. Summary Work may include natural resource assessments, planning, regulatory compliance and permitting of projects in Maryland and across the Mid-Atlantic Area. Specific tasks may include field investigations utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, assessment reports, and coordinating in the field with resource and regulatory agencies and clients. Support routine as well as high profile, complex infrastructure projects by conducting wetland and waterway delineations, associated permitting generally through Maryland/Virginia/DC area regulatory agencies, and other required natural resource approvals. Lead and/or participate in natural resources fieldwork. Prepare written and graphic reports. Prepare basic data and scientific documents. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Demonstrated experience performing biological, wetland, stream, and forest assessments and/or permitting and field surveys. Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. U.S. Citizenship required. Ability and willingness to travel as needed per project requirements up to 40% of the time, including occasional overnight travel. Preferred Qualifications Ability to write well, distill supporting information in the scientific literature, and communicate technical issues to a wide range of readers. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Understanding of personal role in supporting the marketing of company services by delivering high‑quality, accurate work products to external and internal clients. Proficient in using software applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS. Tidal and non‑tidal delineations and permitting experience. Forest assessments and experience with Maryland authorizations. ArcGIS software and Field Map experience. Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification. Six (6) years professional experience in Environmental Science work. Related work experience in the mid‑Atlantic region. Additional Information Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation assistance may be available for this position. Ability and willingness to travel as needed per project requirements up to 40% of the time, which will include occasional overnight travel. Compensation The range for this position is $80,000 to $102,000 per year. Benefits AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Onboarding All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr