Biodiversity Consultant (Marine Ecology)

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About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, partnering with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

The role

AECOM is hiring a Biodiversity Consultant (Marine Ecology) in Singapore to deliver marine ecology baseline surveys, impact assessments and management plans for coastal and marine development projects, and to contribute to marine and coastal nature-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute marine ecology baseline surveys: intertidal and subtidal surveys (e.g., corals, seagrass, macroalgae, mangroves, fish, invertebrates, marine mammals/megafauna).
• Undertake associated marine and intertidal survey techniques: belt/quadrat transects, photo/video transects, UVC, BRUVS, settlement tiles, eDNA/biomonitoring, benthic cover and coral health indices.
• Prepare EIA chapters (biodiversity baseline, impact assessment, significance evaluation) and EMMPs for coastal and marine development projects.
• Develop mitigation and offsetting measures following the mitigation hierarchy; contribute to marine and coastal nature-based solution concepting and feasibility, and to coastal habitat restoration plans.
• Undertake research and development into emerging nature tech approaches and data science approaches for marine ecology.
• Plan scope, budgets, schedules; manage field teams and sub-consultants (scientific divers, labs, vessel operators) and HSE.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, contractors and regulators; support stakeholder engagement and permitting.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in marine biology, ecology, environmental science (or related).
• 2 to 6 years in marine ecology and biodiversity for infrastructure/coastal projects.
• Scientific diving experience strongly preferred (e.g., Rescue Diver or higher; scientific diver training/logbook). First Aid/O2 provider advantageous.
• Comfort working on boats and intertidal sites; strong safety culture and methodical risk management.
• Knowledge and identification skills for marine species found in Southeast Asia.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS; solid Excel; working knowledge of R (or Python) for ecological data analysis.

Salary and benefits

Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Location and schedule

Singapore, hybrid work location model, with fieldwork on boats and intertidal sites. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Deadline and how to apply

The posting does not state a closing date. Apply through the original posting on AECOM's careers site (ReqID J10159254).