Environmental Scientist at AECOM

Job Description

• Are you passionate about shaping sustainable futures and driving environmental excellence? We’re looking for a skilled Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects across AECOM globally.

Role Overview

• As an Environmental Scientist, you will play a key role in developing environmental outputs throughout various project stages. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, guide junior staff, and manage stakeholder engagement processes. Your work will directly influence environmental assessments, reporting, and approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate environmental studies and outputs across project phases and regions.
• Guide Junior Environmental Scientists and contribute to specialist reporting.
• Conduct surveys, monitoring, and routine environmental tasks.
• Assist with Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement processes.
• Prepare high-quality EIA/ESIA reports using technical knowledge and specialist inputs.
• Apply legislative knowledge to identify project triggers and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with authorities for environmental approvals.
• Support client meetings and contribute to technical proposals.
• Engage with AECOM Global teams.

Technical Excellence

• Analyse environmental data using established procedures and software tools.
• Ensure reporting quality meets client and authority standards.
• Work within budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Maintain and develop technical skills to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional registration with SACNASP (Scientist) and EAPASA (Environmental Assessment Practitioner).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in environmental assessments and reporting.