Senior Ecologist/Ecological Restoration Specialist

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We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - 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.We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Job Description

AECOM Environment is searching for a Part Time Casual Senior Ecologist/Ecological Restoration Specialist at our Clifton, NJ location.

This position will be part of our Northeast US Environmental Planning and Permitting Practice. This individual will support several high priority projects in the northeast US, including NJ, NY and New England including critical green infrastructure, cont. sediments and ecological restoration projects. We are seeking someone with experience in the fields of natural resource management, wetlands ecology, environmental permitting and have additional specific experience in ecological restoration feasibility, assessment, design and implementation in a wide range of inland and coastal habitats.

Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and habitats in NJ, NY and New England highly desirable as well some experience with NRDA evaluations preferred. Prior experience in environmental consulting, industry or research highly desirable.

Professional Certifications in Wetlands Science, Ecology or Ecological Restoration desirable. Some local/regional travel required; strong environmental permitting skills and knowledge of land use laws in the northeast desirable.

Strong communication skills desired and leadership skills preferred. Prior work with natural resource assessments/restoration on contaminated sediment/soils sites also desirable.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - over 50,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Biology, Env. Science, Ecology, Wetlands Science or related field12+ years of professional experience or demonstrated equivalency or experience and/or education.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed
• Valid U.S. Driver's License with a good driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in engineered natural treatment systems/green infrastructure/bioswales desired.
• MS/PhD preferred.
• Experience with NRDA evaluations.
• Professional Certifications in Wetlands Science, Ecology or Ecological Restoration.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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.

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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

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.