Scientist/Geoscientist

Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist/Geoscientist III to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team. This hybrid role will join our Anchorage, Alaska team primarily working on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting projects. Our EPP team serves numerous federal and private industry clients, delivering a variety of resource management and energy infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will lead project teams to prepare environmental analysis and permitting documents with a particular focus on our growing line of work with mining, power producers, and federal land management agencies.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to both federal and state environmental documents and permitting activities for mining and other projects.
• Assess proposed mining projects for impacts on water, geology, soil, and other environmental resources.
• Utilize basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Conduct occasional field studies to observe and record data, conduct analyses, and document existing conditions.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Prepare technical documents and proposals.
• Engage in study/training on contaminants and remediation of the environment.
• Perform unsupervised tasks.
• Coordinate with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• This position will be on either a project management or technical support track. Qualified candidates (or candidates with the desire to take on these roles) would work closely with senior-level project managers and/or senior technical staff to learn AECOM’s project management procedures and/or technical project expectations. AECOM has a project manager training and certification process and multiple avenues for technical knowledge supporting advancement.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line

Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or other related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and/or meetings. This position may require occasional travel within the United States.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental science, Geology, or other related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with assessing baseline conditions and impact assessment for mining and other natural resource development projects.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models.
• Proficiency in standard MS Office suite software applications. Experience with MS Project a plus.
• Database, GIS, CAD, Adobe Illustrator, visualization software skills are desirable.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.

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 and 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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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