Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Planner

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Planner to work with the AECOM East Region, Mid-Atlantic Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team. The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM EPP specialists across the US and will have the resources of more than 3,500 environmental planning and natural resources staff available in project delivery. We will consider excellent candidates in any of our Arlington, Virginia or Germantown, Maryland offices.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2025.                                                   

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

• Provide research and technical writing to support development of environmental documents
• Set parameters for and develop baseline data for natural, cultural, and socioeconomic resources
• Interpret and apply environmental statutes, regulations and Executive Orders for compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws 
• Support regulatory consultations with resource management agencies
• Assist with client or stakeholder meeting preparation, facilitation, and documentation
• Assist to develop, describe, and evaluate alternative options for Federal agency programs, plans, and policies
• Will work as part of multidisciplinary teams that support the preparation of NEPA and other planning studies and reports

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, wetlands management, geology, other planning, or an earth science-related field.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this role. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, wetlands management, geology, other planning, or an earth science-related field.
• Relevant experience, internship or professional work, is a plus.
• Team player that demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Demonstrated experience in research, technical writing, verbal, and organization skills.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of the natural and man-made environments subject to evaluation in NEPA studies; specialization in one or more NEPA technical resource areas is a plus.
• Proficiency in word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience or familiarity with environmental consulting.
• Candidate may be asked to travel and participate in field work.
• Excellent and relevant references.
• Demonstrated comprehension of NEPA process requirements.
• Knowledge of and/or proficiency with spatial data analytical tools (e.g., ArcMap, CAD).
• First Aid / CPR training.
• Other professionally relevant training or certification.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM

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