Wetland Scientist

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AECOM is seeking a Wetland Scientist for employment in our Portland, Oregon office. In this role, you will conduct wetland delineations and other field studies related to botany, wetlands, wildlife, and vegetation using geographic information systems (GIS) technology. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be responsible for projects that involve biological resources inventories and impact analysis; innovative mitigation and conservation planning; multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists, planners, and restoration ecologists; and creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Conduct wetland delineations and prepare aquatic resources delineation reports.
• Wetlands permitting (e.g., CWA Section 404 and 401).
• Perform assignments requiring interpretation and application of federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
• Lead wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.
• Conduct special-status species surveys.
• Lead environmental compliance monitoring teams, including coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction contractors and conducting worker environmental awareness programs.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret ecological data, providing support for project reports and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of field observations and data collection processes.
• Utilize GIS software to map and analyze spatial data, contributing to habitat assessments and environmental impact studies.
• Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Stay informed about current environmental regulations, conservation practices, and scientific advancements in the field.

Additional work or opportunities for skills development may include:

• Conduct review of technical reports prepared by others.
• Preparing and implementing mitigation, restoration, and monitoring plans
• Special-status species permitting (e.g., ESA Section 7 biological assessments; etc.)
• Avian surveys
• Tree inventories. 

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, 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 award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s 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 wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Biology, Wetland Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focusing on natural resource/wetlands projects, conducting wetland delineations, writing aquatic resources delineation reports, and/or related permitting/regulation in Oregon (e.g. CWA 401/404).
• Ability and desire to perform occasional fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions.
• Applicant must be available and willing to work out of town as needed.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license required for this role; as a condition of employment, must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review. 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 6+ years of experience focusing on natural resource/wetlands projects and environmental compliance in Oregon and Washington.
• Proven track record in preparing environmental permitting applications and technical reports, including prior experience with Sections 401/401 of the Clean Water Act, Oregon Removal-Fill Law, Oregon Antidegradation Policy, and local land use regulations.
• SWS Professional Wetland Scientist
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of special-status plants and wildlife in Oregon and SW Washington, and associated state and federal environmental protections.
• Experience working with construction crews and field engineers.
• Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills.

• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. 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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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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 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.

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