Biologist II

We are seeking a highly motivated Biologist II to join our team remotely. The successful candidate will predominantly support a large gas and electric utility in southern California with a focus on Natural Resources.

The Biologist II will provide coordination and natural resources expertise for construction projects, supporting projects from design phase through construction to post-construction phase. Activities may include desktop analysis, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, issuing work to consultants, review of reports, compliance documentation, direct coordination with construction personnel, and implementation of programmatic Environmental permits.

Responsibilities:

• Perform desktop assignments requiring background in wildlife ecology, botany, and aquatic resources.
• Support writing assignments, including completing or reviewing survey and monitoring reports.
• Possess knowledge of major state and federal agencies and regulatory frameworks, and apply to assigned tasks.
• Work under supervision of an AECOM project manager and senior-level client team member.
• Coordinate with design and construction personnel regarding constraints and scheduling.
• Coordinate with biologists to schedule job walks, biological surveys, biological monitoring, and post-construction reports.
• Ensure assigned tasks stay on schedule and budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (biology, ecology, etc.) + 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with gas and electric utility companies.
• Experience with flora and fauna in California.
• Prior consulting experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing client priorities.
• Flexibility to support multiple projects as needed.
• Experience with data management, including electronic data collection, managing large data sets, programming, and/or web development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including 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.