Entry-Level Ecologist - Networking Event - Boston, MA

Entry-Level Ecologist - Networking Event - Boston, MA Full-time State/Province: Massachusetts Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Americas Primary Location: US - Boston, MA - One Federal St Compensation: USD 60000.00 - USD 80000.00 - yearly Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Boston on October 21-22, 2026 . This is a great opportunity to learn and connect with AECOM for career opportunities starting Spring/Summer 2027. The event kicks off on Wednesday evening with a networking mixer , where you can hear from AECOM staff about various projects, career paths, and the company itself. You’ll also have the chance to meet other students, recent graduates, and AECOM professionals from across our business lines. On Thursday, interviews will take place at our Boston office . This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and connect with AECOM for early career opportunities. AECOM is hiring an Entry-Level Ecologist position in our Boston, Chelmsford or Rocky Hill office. A successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Northeast Team This position will include performing environmental field assessments, wetland delineations, desktop research, GIS mapping, wildlife inventory, preparing permit applications, and technical reports. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Assisting the lead Ecologist/Wetland Scientist in performing stream, wetland, wildlife habitat assessments, and other ecological surveys. Assisting ecological leads with processing field data and development/originating ecological assessment reports and utilization equipment such as tablets and GPS units. Assisting with coordination of various governmental agencies regarding ecological survey protocols, reporting standards, or endangered and threatened species coordination. Reviewing desktop information to complete environmental impact assessments. Working with the team leads to become familiar with our field survey equipment, data forms and other data collection and reporting tools. Assisting in preparing permit applications and other technical information.

Minimum Requirements: Minimum Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Wetland Science, Marine Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field. The position requires fieldwork, and the candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to travel overnight. Valid U.S. Driver’s License, and as a condition of employment, must pass AECOM’s motor vehicle records review US Citizenship required.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Knowledgeable in using iPads, Android tables and applications, Trimble GPS survey units, tablets, and other data