Entry-Level Biologist – Networking Event with AECOM – Coral Gables, FL

AECOM • Tampa, FL

6h • $46,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Coral Gables on January 15-16, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2026. The event kicks off on Thursday evening with a networking mixer where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Friday, interviews will take place at our Coral Gables office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is hiring for an Entry-Level Biologist in our Florida office locations, which include Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. We will also consider exceptional candidates in other AECOM locations in the Southeast United States. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Southeast Team. This position will consist of both in-person and virtual (telework) work environments and will include performing environmental impact assessments, marine and terrestrial wetland delineations and functional assessments, protected species surveys, protected upland habitat surveys, stormwater inspections, environmental permitting, and technical report writing. Our EPP Southeast team primarily works on projects in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology or another related field.
• The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to travel overnight. Field work may require working long days outdoors, over uneven densely vegetated terrain, sometimes under rigorous conditions (e.g., hot and/or rainy weather, remote areas, in a variety of habitats).
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with field data collection, research and data review, and preparation of technical reports/documents.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental laws and regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National environmental Policy Act, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledgeable in using iPads, Android tables and applications, Trimble GPS survey units, tablets, and other data collection tools or similar survey equipment.
• GIS capabilities using ESRI and ARCGIS (ArcMap and/or ArcPro) software and ability to create figures or perform analysis on location data sets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and technical writing.
• Safety or Health and Safety training (i.e., CPR certification, OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hours)
• Team oriented with strong verbal and writing skills and demonstrates professionalism and accountability.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• College transcripts with GPA and writing samples.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the lead Biologist/Scientist in performing wetland, plants and wildlife, protected upland, intertidal and nearshore marine, and other ecological surveys.
• Assisting ecological leads with processing field data and development/originating ecological assessment reports and utilization of equipment such as tablets and GPS units.
• Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, endangered and threatened species coordination, or compliance with environmental permit and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Identify potential environmental impacts through reviews of engineering plans, aerials, field data, desktop research, and GIS databases.
• Conduct visual inspections of drainage facilities
• Working with the team leads to becoming familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools.
• Assisting in preparing permit applications, NEPA documents, and other technical information.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees