Entry Level Environmental Scientist/Planner - AECOM

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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

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.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.