Wetland Soil Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Become a part of AECOM’s Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice in the Northeastern US.

• Take the lead in conducting wetland field delineations across Connecticut and neighboring states.

• Create comprehensive wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications.

• Provide support for projects within the energy transmission and generation sectors, including electric transmission, renewables, and storage.

• Assist with state and federal projects as well as initiatives in various industrial sectors.

• Collaborate with a large team of professionals specializing in environmental planning and permitting.

• Engage in fieldwork for about 50% of your responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BA/BS degree in Soil Science, Wetland Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, along with 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

• Certification as a Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by the SSA, or as a Certified Professional Soil Classifier (CPSC) with specific experience in wetland delineation.

• Demonstrated experience in wetland delineation within Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island.

• Proficiency in leading wetland field delineations in Connecticut and surrounding states.

• Capability to develop wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• A valid Driver’s License is required.

• Must successfully pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.

• A working knowledge of CT and New England Wetland Regulations is preferred.

• Experience in supporting energy transmission and generation, as well as state, federal, and industrial projects is preferred.

• Over 6 years of experience is preferred.

• Ability to work remotely, with 50% of the role involving fieldwork.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• Sponsorship will not be provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Access to voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.