Ecological Risk Assessor, 6 Years Minimum Experience

AECOM

Ecological Risk Assessor performing ecological risk assessments for private and government clients. Joining AECOM to help solve complex environmental challenges with a global team.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a wide range of projects for private and government clients throughout the U.S. (and internationally).
Perform and review ecological risk assessments in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans.
Develop Risk Assessment Work Plans and contribute to Sampling and Analysis Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans.
Successfully coordinate with internal project teams, including delegating to junior staff.
Prepare technical deliverables; including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations.
Contribute to proposals and business development, including developing scopes of work and cost estimates for ecological risk assessment.
Mentor/develop more junior staff.
Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations/guidance documents for conducting risk assessments.
Maintain work quality, quantity, and efficiency at or above company standards.
Must be willing to perform occasional field work, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Science/Studies, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology or other related area AND 6+ years of experience performing ecological risk assessments in an environmental consulting setting, or demonstrated equivalence of education and experience.
US Citizenship is required.
Valid Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review and background check.
Master’s or PhD degree in relevant fields is preferred.
Applied knowledge of USEPA guidance for conducting ecological risk assessment.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Experience conducting food web/bioaccumulation assessments.
Experience performing data analysis and applied statistics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience evaluating PFAS, PCBs, and lead.
CERCLA experience with Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and ROD development.
Site investigation and field sampling and wildlife assessment experience.
Experience working on Navy or Department of Defense projects.
Experience dealing with the Hawaii Department of Health and EPA Region 9.
Preferred work location Hawaii.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

ecological risk assessmentsrisk assessment calculationsdata analysisapplied statisticsfood web assessmentsbioaccumulation assessmentsCERCLARemedial InvestigationsFeasibility StudiesROD development

Soft Skills

technical writingcommunicationmentoringcoordinationdelegationbusiness developmentproposal developmentwork quality maintenanceefficiencyorganizational skills

Certifications

BA/BS degreeMaster’s degreePhD degreeValid Driver’s License