Principal Environmental Scientist - #16771

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who wants to progress their career working on challenging and ground-breaking projects. You will have the opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. You will be expected to support and manage a range of EIA projects and the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within project management, business development and technical assessment areas.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for managing the EIA and bidding process for a variety of projects with support from both junior and senior team members. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in more than one of the following:

• Project and Team Management: Lead and oversee the EIA process for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information. Develop and implement project plans and programs. Support with team resourcing schedules, management of junior colleagues, understanding of team utilization.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across infrastructure sectors. Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts. Have a general environmental knowledge to advise on environmental matters, the potential effects and solutions. Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance. Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, socio-economic factors, and other relevant parameters. Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate and engage with clients and stakeholders, including project developers and local authorities. Attend workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.
• Report Writing and Communication: Prepare comprehensive EIA reports, including screening and scoping, that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures. Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences. Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations.
• Be competent or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: climate change, socioeconomics, circular economy and natural capital assessments.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in conducting and managing IFC-World Bank level EIA across a range of projects within a consultancy, including advising clients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of IFC-World Bank requirements and Equator Principles, KSA environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Professional membership of an appropriate body (preferably Institute of Environmental Impact Assessment) or eligibility to become a member.
• Managing and mentoring of junior colleagues.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.