Entry-Level Ecologist - Networking Event - Boston, MA

AECOM•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Boston on October 21-22, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event kicks off on Wednesday 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 Thursday, interviews will take place at our Boston office. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is hiring an Entry-Level Ecologist position in our Boston, Chelmsford or Rocky Hill office. A successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Northeast Team. This position will include performing environmental field assessments, wetland delineations, desktop research, GIS mapping, wildlife inventory, preparing permit applications, and technical reports.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Wetland Science, Marine Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field.
The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to travel overnight.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License, and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review.
US Citizenship required.
College transcripts with GPA and writing samples are required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assisting the lead Ecologist/Wetland Scientist in performing stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments, and other ecological surveys.
Assisting ecological leads with processing field data and development/originating ecological assessment reports and utilization equipment such as tablets and GPS units.
Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, or endangered and threatened species coordination.
Reviewing desktop information to complete environmental impact assessments.
Working with the team leads to become familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools.
Assisting in preparing permit applications and other technical information.