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 – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM is seeking an Ecologist in the Conshohocken, PA office.

This position is expected to begin June, 2023.

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

• 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, and compares findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Participates in field events for collection of biological/environmental (fish, benthic invertebrates, surface water, sediment, soil, and porewater) samples.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Biology, or related field (e.g., ecology, fisheries, environmental science).
• The position requires field work in outdoor environments with rugged terrain and inclement weather conditions.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, and loading equipment such as sample coolers, without assistance up to 25lbs and with assistance up to 50lbs.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and trailering boats (14’ – 20’).
• Valid State Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training certificate.
• 0+ years of experience with ecological investigations.
• Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, ProUCL, etc.)
• Fisheries experience.
• Knowledge of environmental data collection, investigation, and data entry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Trimble GPS units.
• Detail-oriented, thorough, and can effectively manage time.
• A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Travel ability for up to a week at a time.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.