Ecologist II - #1695345

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, exceptionally talented Ecologist for immediate employment in the Cincinnati, OH office. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. This position provides unlimited career growth potential while collaborating with a team comprised of a variety of staff and project managers in support of AECOM's clients, including natural gas, electric utilities, and renewables. AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting group conducts a variety of projects including impact assessments, environmental field assessments, environmental regulatory permitting, utility siting and licensing, environmental inspection, and others. The group primarily works on projects in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and adjacent states as part of AECOM's Mid-Atlantic regional team. There are opportunities to work on large-scale projects or projects further afield than the typical project range if the candidate is interested.

The position reports to Cincinnati, OH and a remote/office hybrid work schedule may be considered. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments, delineations, and other surveys

Writing wetland delineation and other ecological reports, function assessments, mitigation plans, and environmental compliance/permitting documents (Clean Water Act Permits, Section 401 and 404, and others).

Managing tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.

Coordinating with various governmental agencies.

Preparing biological evaluations/assessments.

Assisting the Field Task Leader for wetland/waterbody and wildlife habitat assessments, including adherence to field safety requirements.

Assists in the preparation of permit applications and other supporting permitting documents.

Work may include extended hours, night work, weekend work, and/or overnight travel.