Wetland Soil Scientist

AECOM

. Join AECOM’s Northeastern US Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wetland delineation and environmental permitting, with a strong background in preparing technical reports and applications. Proficient in navigating state and federal regulations, particularly in the Northeastern US energy sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wetland Delineation ExperienceCertified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)Environmental Permit ApplicationsFieldwork LeadershipKnowledge of CT and New England Wetland Regulations

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Hard Skills

Wetland DelineationTechnical Report PreparationEnvironmental PermittingFieldworkSoil ScienceEnvironmental ScienceEnergy Transmission SupportRegulatory ComplianceProject SupportWetland Regulations

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)Certified Professional Soil Classifier (CPSC)

Industry Keywords

Environmental PlanningPermitting PracticeEnergy GenerationElectric TransmissionRenewablesIndustrial ProjectsState and Federal ProjectsConnecticutMassachusettsNew York

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join AECOM’s Northeastern US Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice
Lead wetland field delineations in Connecticut and adjacent states
Prepare wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications
Support projects in energy transmission and generation sectors, including electric transmission, renewables and storage
Support state and federal projects and industrial sectors
Work with a large group of environmental planning and permitting professionals
Perform fieldwork for approximately 50% of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Soil Science, Wetland Science, Environmental Science or related field and 4+ years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by the SSA, or Certified Professional Soil Classifier (CPSC) with specific wetland delineation experience
Wetland delineation experience in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island
Ability to lead wetland field delineations in Connecticut and adjacent states
Ability to prepare wetland technical reports and environmental permit applications
US Citizenship required
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment
Working knowledge of CT and New England Wetland Regulations preferred
Experience supporting energy transmission and generation, state and federal, and industrial projects preferred
6+ years of experience preferred
Must be able to work remotely with 50% of the role involving fieldwork
Relocation is not available
Sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location