Wetland Soil Scientist

AECO; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Wetland Soil Scientist to join our Northeastern Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice. The ideal candidate will lead wetland delineations, prepare technical reports, and manage environmental permit applications across CT and adjacent states, with fieldwork and remote work components.

The role requires CPSS or CPSC with wetland delineation experience, US citizenship, and a background in soil or wetland science. 50% fieldwork is expected, with remote work possibilities.

Qualifications

• Lead wetland field delineations in CT and adjacent states.
• Prepare wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications.
• Support energy transmission and generation projects in CT and neighboring states.

Skills

Wetland delineations

CPSS/CPSC experience

US Citizenship

Driver’s License

Education

BA/BS in Soil Science, Wetland Science, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Environment
• Work Location Model: Remote
• Primary Location: US - Rocky Hill, CT - 500 Enterprise
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 117,000 - yearly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Wetland Soil Scientist to join our industry leading Northeastern US Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice. This individual must be a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by the SSA or be a Certified Professional Soil Classifier (CPSC) with specific wetland delineation experience in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island. This is a great opportunity to work with a large group of professionals supporting projects in the energy transmission and generation sectors (including electric transmission, renewables and storage), state and federal projects and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Soil Science, Wetland Science, Environmental Science or related field and 4+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• This role requires the selected individual to lead wetland field delineations in Connecticut and adjacent states and prepare wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications.
• Certified Professional Soil Classifier (CPSC)
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of CT and New England Wetland Regulations preferred.
• Experience supporting projects in the energy transmission and generation sectors (including electric transmission, renewables and storage), state and federal projects and industrial sectors.
• 6+ years of experience

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• The selected individual can work remotely and expect that 50% of the role is fieldwork.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 12, 2026

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