Wetland Scientist
AECOM View all jobs
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM has a career opportunity for a Wetland Scientist in our New England Region and as an integral member of our Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice. The desired candidate must have applied Wetland Science experience including proficiency in performing Field-Based Three Parameter (Hydrophytes, Hydric Soils, and Hydrology) Jurisdictional Wetland Delineation, completing data evaluations, technical report writing, and experience with Wetlands Regulations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, or New Hampshire. This career opportunity would allow the ideal candidate to support multiple AECOM Client Sectors including energy (Electrical Transmission/Storage/Renewables), Federal and State Projects, and a wide array of Industrial Projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Biology, Soils Science, Environmental Science or related field and 2+ years or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
- Wetland Delineation Experience
- Familiar with Wetlands Regulations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut or New Hampshire
- Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with environmental permitting, USACE/MAWPA, MEPA and/or other New England Environmental Regulations
- Additional desired qualifications include a MS in Biology, Soils Science, Environmental Science or related field.
- Interest and availability to support other field based programs including wildlife surveys, fishery surveys, and on-water programs desirable.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Additional Information
- Relocation is not available for this position
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Local field travel required
Additional Notes
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design, engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
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Wetland Scientist in Chelmsford employer: AECOM
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