Ecologist Ecologist AECOM Hybrid · Tampa, FL, US about ago Building sustainable legacie

Ecologist Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an energetic and enthusiastic biologist for immediate employment in Tampa, Florida to learn and work with a team of talented environmental professionals and apply their academic knowledge in the environmental field. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological and ecological systems specific to Florida and the southeastern United States. The incumbent will support projects such as wetland delineations and assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys and assessments, NEPA documentation, and preparation of environmental permit applications and related documents.

Position is assigned to the Tampa office and remote/hybrid work will be considered.

• Perform assignments that require background in wildlife ecology and/or botany and ecological processes.
• Conduct field and office activities.
• Use strong writing skills to prepare high-quality NEPA-related documents and other technical reports.
• Conduct biological surveys / protocol-level fieldwork as part of a team. Identify and record fauna and/or flora in field (terrestrial and coastal).
• Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data, as needed.
• Support writing assignments including natural community evaluation reports, environmental permitting documents, botanical survey reports, wildlife assessment reports, environmental assessments, environmental impact reports and statements, biological assessments, mitigation plans, and/or monitoring reports, and/or sections thereof.
• Possess some knowledge of major state (e.g., FDEP) and federal agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, NOAA Fisheries) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, ESA, CWA and CCA) as they relate to biological resource impacts.
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.
• Bring flexibility to serve as a cross‑disciplinary resource to best meet the needs of AECOM and its clients.
• Occasional travel may be required.