AECOM is hiring a Mid-level Ecologist/Statistician (on-call)

AECOM is looking for a Mid-level Ecologist/Statistician (on-call) to join our team remotely. In this part-time, on-call role, you will support natural resource projects across the Western United States, focusing on ecological statistics and modeling for risk assessments, permitting, and conservation planning. You'll report directly to the Southern California Natural Resources team.

What You'll Do

• Support projects with complex permitting needs and large-scale field efforts.
• Oversee or author advanced technical documents such as conservation plans, permit applications, and technical reports.
• Develop monitoring plans, avoidance/minimization strategies, and adaptive management approaches for listed and sensitive species.
• Develop electronic data collection protocols and effectively manage large volumes of data.
• Establish and oversee robust QA/QC protocols.
• Conduct modeling and analyses on large datasets to inform impact analyses and mitigation approaches, particularly for raptor impacts.
• Collaborate with large teams on project goals.
• Track project financial performance and identify trends and deviations to project team with recommended corrective courses of action.
• Operate as primary point of contact for clients and resource agencies on projects.
• Contribute to growth of department through marketing pursuits including proposal preparation, interviews, and business development.
• Develop work breakdown structure for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (biology, ecology, or project management/controls).
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in ecology, natural resources/project management.
• Valid U.S Driver's license.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree or PhD in related field (biology, ecology, etc.).
• 6+ years of experience in natural resources/project management.
• Experience with protocol wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and/or botanical surveys.
• Previous or current experience working in California.
• Data management experience, including electronic data collection in field; managing large data sets.
• Willingness to work with multiple colleagues on a variety of initiatives.
• Successful marketing/business development experience.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done.
• Candidate must be flexible and willing to support multiple projects.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy.

Technical Stack

• Statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
• Modeling approaches such as general linear and Bayesian models

Team & Environment

You will report directly to the Southern California Natural Resources team as part of the California Natural Resources Group.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: USD38 - USD48 hourly.
• 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, employee stock purchase plan.

Work Mode

This is a remote, part-time, on-call position open to candidates within the United States.

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.