Environmental Scientist III

AECOM; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AECOM in Hunt Valley, Maryland is seeking an Environmental Scientist III to perform wetland and waterway delineation, assessments, permitting, and regulatory coordination. The role focuses on Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, supporting infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will conduct field investigations, prepare data-rich reports, and coordinate with agencies and clients. A EC0M requires US citizenship, a valid driver’s license, and up to 40% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience performing biological, wetland, stream and forest assessments and/or permitting and field surveys
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients and other AECOM offices; MVR review may apply
• US Citizenship required for this position
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time, including overnight travel

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland and waterway delineations and associated permitting in MD/VA/DC area
• Lead or participate in natural resources fieldwork and collect data
• Prepare written and graphic reports and supporting documents
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients in field and office settings
• Support project teams on infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region

Skills

Wetland delineation

Waterway delineation

Ecological assessments

Forest assessments

Agency coordination

GPS fieldwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Field Map

Job description

Job Details

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location: On-Site
• Primary Location: US – Hunt Valley, MD – 4 North Park
• Compensation: USD 80,000 – USD 102,000 yearly

Job Description

AECOM in Hunt Valley, Maryland is seeking an Environmental Scientist III with industry experience and skills in wetland and waterway delineation, assessment, and permitting, ecological assessments, forest evaluations, and agency coordination.

Summary

• Work may include natural resource assessments, planning, regulatory compliance and permitting of projects in Maryland and across the Mid‑Atlantic Area.
• Specific tasks may include field investigations utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, assessment reports, and coordinating in the field with resource and regulatory agencies and clients.
• Support routine as well as high profile, complex infrastructure projects by conducting wetland and waterway delineations, associated permitting generally through Maryland/Virginia/DC area regulatory agencies, and other required natural resource approvals.
• Lead and/or participate in natural resources fieldwork.
• Prepare written and graphic reports.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrated experience performing biological, wetland, stream and forest assessments and/or permitting and field surveys.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to nature of work involved, US Citizenship Required.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed per project requirements up to 40% of the time, which will include occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 the 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.
• Tidal and non-tidal delineations and permitting experience.
• Forest assessments and experience with Maryland authorizations.
• ArcGIS software and Field Map experience.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification.
• Six (6) years professional experience in Environmental Science work.
• Related work experience in the mid‑Atlantic region.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance may be available for this position.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed per project requirements up to 40% of the time, which will include occasional overnight travel.

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