Senior Environmental Scientist

at  AECOM

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Job Description
Responsible for the study of the relationships of the natural world and the relationships between organisms and their environments. Includes monitoring & recording levels of pollutants, compiling reports, and recommending appropriate actions to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
The Senior Environmental Scientist delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine environmental assignments involving studies, assessments, drawings and reports etc. The role includes EIA/ESIA development, data review, supervision, coordination and acquiring baseline documentation. Guides junior Engineer/Environmental Scientist and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete environmental works/ studies. Signs reports, documents and forms as registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP). Leads Public Participation/Stakeholder Engagement. Main interface with Clients and Competent Authorities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ Years of relevant experience.
  Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Arts or Engineering from an accredited University

• Master of Science/Arts or Engineering preferred but not a prerequisite. Years of experience takes precedence.
• In South Africa professionally registered as Scientist with SACNASP and EAP with EAPASA an advantage.

Additional Information

Please refer the Job description for details