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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Ecologist to be based in our Cincinnati, OH or Pittsburgh, PA offices. This position will support our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team.

This position is expected to begin June/July 2023.

Job Overview:

The Entry-Level Ecologist should have a background in environmental and regulatory compliance to support environmental projects. The position will provide many challenges, an opportunity to work with multiple industrial clients, and an opportunity to gain experience in multiple environmental consulting disciplines. This person will be responsible for executing project tasks for industrial and commercial clients under the direction and mentorship of senior technical staff. Projects may include air permitting, annual report preparation, emission calculations, field work for site investigation and remediation.

AECOM is pleased to include you in a unique development opportunity, the Graduate Development Program (GDP). This program is designed to support your assimilation into the organization and assist with creating a foundation of knowledge for a successful career at AECOM. You will gain experience in your discipline through learning on the job and participate in development opportunities during the program, including access to AECOM's social media resources, group mentoring, and professional networking. The program also has learning activities that will be available to you, including webinars and on-line programs.

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

• Executing all work safely and in a professional manner;
• Preparing calculations, reports, permit applications, compliance plans, and other technical documents;
• Supporting industrial site investigation and remediation projects; and
• Complying with the AECOM quality management system
• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Collects and enters data, and applies technical principles and theories.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Entry-level position; may not require previous experience

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related
• Valid U.S. Driver's license.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ability to travel overnight
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• GIS experience

Additional Information

• Travel is required for this position. Candidates will be asked to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record screening upon hire.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This is an in-office position. Candidates are expected to reside in the Cincinnati/Pittsburg areas or relocate if necessary.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.