Ecologist/Risk Assessor

Job Description

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AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, highly talented Ecologist for immediate employment in the Conshohocken, PA office. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary, team-oriented environment.  This position provides unlimited career growth potential while working with a team comprised of a variety of staff and project managers in support of AECOM’s clients.

There are opportunities to work on large-scale projects or projects further afield than the typical project range if the candidate is interested. 

Responsibilities

Data management, risk assessment and statistical analysis; data preparation and management such as organizing, tracking, and summarizing environmental data and their sources.

Manage a variety of risk assessment projects with varying levels of complexity and size, manage scope, schedule, and budget for risk assessment projects.

Perform statistical evaluations, exposure and toxicity assessments, and risk characterization for projects governed by state and federal programs.

Preparation of reports and other technical documents summarizing risk assessment procedures and results

Utilizes scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.

Ability to develop business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.

Provide ecological risk assessment expertise, develop technical approaches, and interact with regulatory agencies.

Provide mentoring, guidance, and coaching to new or less experienced staff, and recruit and develop junior risk assessment scientists.

Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, ProUCL, etc.)