Mid-level Biologist/Ecologist

AECOM•Murray, UT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Mid-level Biologist/Ecologist to join our Natural Resources team within our Environmental Permitting and Planning group. This hybrid opportunity will be based in our Murray, Utah office. The successful applicant will be responsible for projects that involve biological resources inventories and impact analysis; innovative mitigation and conservation planning; multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists, planners, landscape architects, and restoration ecologists; and creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design. The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, those listed below: Perform assignments requiring interpretation and application of federal, State, and local environmental regulations. Lead wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping. Conduct wetland delineations utilizing the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements. Conduct stream assessments. Prepare aquatic resources delineation reports. Compile USACE CWA Sec. 404 permits, calculate wetland/stream mitigation requirements and coordinate with Mitigation Bank Sponsors. Preparing and implementing mitigation, restoration, and monitoring plans. Coordinate with USACE Regulatory Staff and culture positive relationships. Special-status species permitting (e.g., ESA Section 7 biological assessments). Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS), manage, interpret and analyze data, as needed. May support business development efforts. Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member. Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver. Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget. Conduct senior review of technical reports prepared by others. Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc. Additional work or opportunities for skills development may include: Project management training and certification. Mentoring and training junior staff. Staffing field assignments. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/ or education in biological natural resources/project management.
Candidates must be available and willing to work out of town as needed.
Valid Driver's license required for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of natural resources experience.
Experience conducting wetland delineations, writing aquatic resources delineation reports, and conducting Clean Water Act Section 401/404 permitting.
Training in relevant biological disciplines (e.g., wildlife, botany, wetland ecology, fisheries, herpetology, or entomology)
Experience as a Project Manager on projects involving construction monitoring, habitat assessments, and wildlife and botanical surveys.
Experience in a client-facing role.
Good organizational skills and a strong detail-oriented work style.
Technical biological writing experience and NEPA analysis.
Working knowledge of special-status plants and wildlife in Rocky Mountain region and associated state and federal environmental protections.
Endangered species survey experience.
Experience as a technical reviewer of biological resources reports.
Experience in developing project scopes and estimating project costs.
Positive attitude and adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Experience working with construction crews and field engineers.
Knowledge of GIS software and GPS equipment.
Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Collector, or other computer programs to enter, summarize, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

Perform assignments requiring interpretation and application of federal, State, and local environmental regulations.
Lead wildlife and/or botanical surveys, including vegetation and habitat mapping.
Conduct wetland delineations utilizing the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements.
Conduct stream assessments.
Prepare aquatic resources delineation reports.
Compile USACE CWA Sec. 404 permits, calculate wetland/stream mitigation requirements and coordinate with Mitigation Bank Sponsors.
Preparing and implementing mitigation, restoration, and monitoring plans.
Coordinate with USACE Regulatory Staff and culture positive relationships.
Special-status species permitting (e.g., ESA Section 7 biological assessments).
Utilize electronic data collection methods (including GPS), manage, interpret and analyze data, as needed.
May support business development efforts.
Work under the supervision of a senior project manager or senior-level team member.
Work independently and as part of a team; be innovative and a problem solver.
Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
Conduct senior review of technical reports prepared by others.
Perform other related duties assigned, such as coordination with team members, scheduling of work, etc.