Environmental Scientist

Job Description

The Environmental Scientist develops environmental outputs through various stages of the project,undertakes coordination and carries out environmental studies while working as part of the projectteam. Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment as an experiencedEngineer/Environmental Scientist/ Environmental Manager. Guides Graduate Engineer/ EnvironmentalScientist and provides reporting input to the specialist leads and works on detailed or routineenvironmental tasks involving surveys and monitoring. Manages Public Participation/StakeholderEngagement.

Technical Excellence

Contributes to the development of technical proposals. Develops EIA/ESIA reporting by gathering,correlating and analyzing environmental information and monitoring data using computer software andestablished procedures and standards. When possible, collects and analyses information fromrespective discipline and interdisciplinary project leads and external specialists. Fully developsthe Environmental report content by applying both survey inputs, inputs from specialist studies andtechnical knowledge to ensure high-quality output production by following project timelines. Applieslegislative knowledge to project triggers. Participates in the interdisciplinary review of projectdeliverables. Works on detailed or routine environmental assignments involving surveys, specifications,sketches, diagrams, specific discipline models/ inputs, drawings, reports and tender documents.Identifies discrepancies in results and proposes an approach to solving new problems encountered.Performs work under the agreed-upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision—coordinates withother discipline Engineers/ Scientists as applicable for the environmental assessments. Maintains anddevelops the highest level of technical skills and abilities, ensuring that the environmental quality ofreporting complies with Client and Authority requirements. Coordinates with Authorities for Environmental approvals.

Client Relationship Management

Begins to participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements, explain/defend work, etc.

Qualifications

1. Minimum Requirements:
2. Bachelor or Master of Science/Arts or Engineering from an accredited University.
3. Professionally registered as Scientist with SACNASP and EAP with EAPASA.
4. 5+ years relevant experience.

Additional Information About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional servicesthroughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program andconstruction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and theenvironment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technicaland digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment toenvironmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its ProfessionalServices business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are deliveringsustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’reworking from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamicenvironment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. Youwill help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their wholeselves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformationaloutcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-beingprograms to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trustedglobal infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Joinus, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access toindustry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reachyours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.