AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, exceptionally talented wetland scientist or ecologist for hire in the Conshohocken, Philadelphia or Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania offices. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) East Mid-Atlantic Team. This position will include performing environmental field assessments and reporting for wetlands and waters delineations, invasive and rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, as well as mitigation and monitoring. Our EPP Mid-Atlantic team primarily works on projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, however project opportunities in other states may be available.The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Serving as the senior technical lead and field team leader for wetlands/waters and other field surveys and serving as the technical lead for the associated reports.</li><li>Leading/originating Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and impact assessment for federal, state, and local permits, including application preparation and coordination with the clients and reviewing agencies.</li><li>Conducting detail and/or technical review of ecological assessment documents, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, or other associated industry reports.</li><li>Assist with task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.</li><li>Coordinating and leading conversations with various governmental agencies (federal/state/local, etc.).</li><li>Coordinating with AECOM teams such as cultural resources, threatened and endangered species experts, civil engineers, and other project support teams.</li><li>Serving as a technical lead for environmental, biological, and other impact assessments.</li><li>Leading stream, wetland, wildlife habitat field assessments and other surveys by supporting and training junior staff.</li><li>Assisting senior project managers with business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; 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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