Scientist/Geoscientist

AECOM•Anchorage, AK

4h•$83,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Scientist/Geoscientist III to join its Environmental Planning and Permitting team in Anchorage, Alaska. This hybrid position primarily supports National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting projects for federal and private-industry clients, including resource management and energy infrastructure work. The role focuses on environmental analysis and permitting documents, particularly for mining, power producers, and federal land management agencies. The successful candidate will contribute to federal and state environmental documents and permitting activities; assess proposed mining projects for effects on water, geology, soil, and other environmental resources; conduct occasional field studies; prepare technical documents and proposals; and coordinate field activities with project managers, subcontractors, and field staff. The position may follow either a project management or technical support career track, working with senior staff and potentially participating in project management training and certification or technical development. The role requires occasional travel for fieldwork and/or meetings, potentially within the United States. Relocation is not available. US citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required. The position is hybrid, with an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office required for newly hired employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline.
Four years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings, including occasional travel within the United States.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
US citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline.
Six or more years of relevant experience.
Experience assessing baseline conditions and impacts for mining and other natural resource development projects.
Professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
Ability to write and convey complex thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
Experience developing conceptual site models.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office suite applications; Microsoft Project experience is a plus.
Database, GIS, CAD, Adobe Illustrator, or visualization software skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.

Responsibilities

Contribute to federal and state environmental documents and permitting activities for mining and other projects.
Assess proposed mining projects for impacts on water, geology, soil, and other environmental resources.
Apply scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions to technical problems of limited scope.
Conduct occasional field studies to observe and record data, conduct analyses, and document existing conditions.
Apply knowledge of natural sciences, including chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics, to explain observations.
Prepare technical documents and proposals.
Engage in study and training on environmental contaminants and remediation.
Perform unsupervised tasks.
Coordinate with task and project managers, on-site subcontractors, and field staff in support of sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
Work with senior project managers and/or senior technical staff on project management procedures or technical project expectations.