Ecological Risk Assessor

Ecological Risk Assessor

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated full‑time Ecological Risk Assessor to become an integrated member of AECOM’s risk assessment and remediation practices. The location of this position is flexible and may be either in‑office or remote.

• Supporting a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
• Performing and reviewing ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project‑specific work plans.
• Developing Risk Assessment Work Plans and contributing to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
• Successfully coordinating with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
• Preparing technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
• Contributing to proposals and business development, including developing scopes of work and cost estimates for ecological risk assessment.
• Mentoring/developing more junior staff.
• Maintaining knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
• Maintaining work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.
• Must be willing to perform occasional field work, as needed.

• BA/BS degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or other related area AND 6+ years of experience performing ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting, or demonstrated equivalence of education and experience.
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review and background check.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Zoology, or other related area.
• Applied knowledge of USEPA guidance for conducting ecological risk assessment.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience conducting food web/bioaccumulation assessments.
• Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.
• CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development.
• Site investigation and field sampling and wildlife assessment experience.
• Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense.
• Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9.
• Experience working with projects in Hawaii, Guam and other Pacific Islands.
• Preferred work location Hawaii.
• Experience performing wildlife assessments.

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, flexibility work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

$80,000-$80,000 per year