AECOM Hiring for Senior Environmental Scientist – Water Resources at Raleigh, North Carolina Full Time

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist with experience in water resources, watershed planning, NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance, and project management for our Raleigh, NC or Arlington, VA offices. In this role, the successful candidate will lead water resources, watershed, and stormwater compliance projects for federal, state, and municipal clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience with municipal and federal facility stormwater programs, MS4 permits, stormwater design, inspections, and monitoring, TMDL planning, and overseeing projects. The candidate will work collaboratively with other senior staff and be responsible for coordination and completion of various project elements. The candidate will serve in a senior client-focused role leading and managing project, producing high quality deliverables, maintaining project schedules, coordination with clients, contributing to practice growth, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead or support high-profile, complex planning projects, such as MS4 compliance projects, watershed studies, water regional master plans, and other planning or restoration studies.

• Lead or support watershed and water quality assessments and conventional aspects of watershed planning and BMP prioritization

• Provide technical support in the areas of environmental and stormwater management research, field work, stormwater analysis, and stormwater monitoring.

• Evaluate stormwater programs and project costs.

• Prepare written and graphic reports and make presentations.

• Prepare scientific documents regarding stormwater, water quality, watershed management, and best management practices.

• Attend client meetings and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.

• Participate in local and regional water resources organizations, as appropriate on behalf of AECOM.

• Some local travel will be required and occasional travel outside of local area may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 8 years of experience of demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.

• Experience working in the capacity of a project manager.

• Experienced in business development and client relationship management with municipal, state, and federal agencies.

• Valid Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, or related field and 10 years of directly applicable experience.

• ·Experience developing strategies and planning documents related to NPDES stormwater management, TMDL development or compliance, and water quality related studies

• Ability to write well, distill supporting information in the scientific literature, communicate technical issues to a wide range of readers.

• Strong, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Understanding of personal role in supporting marketing of company services by delivering high-quality, accurate work products to external and internal clients

• Proficient in using software applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Offered rate of compensation (North Carolina) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $70,000 – $115,000.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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

Join us and let’s get started.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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.

ReqID: J10093270

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid