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Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 7 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)
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- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Driving licence
- Category B






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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
The role
The Aquatic Ecology team is part of AECOM's Environment & Energy department, which has been operating in Spain for over 40 years. We currently have a team of experts across the different fields of aquatic ecology, providing consulting services to a wide range of clients, both in the private and public sectors.
We are committed to the high technical qualification of all our staff to provide comprehensive service to our clients. We have our own laboratory, accredited by ENAC in accordance with ISO 17025, enabling us to assess the status of all quality indicators in aquatic ecosystems (biological, physicochemical, and hydromorphological).
To expand our team of experts, we would like to hire a Junior Consultant in Aquatic Ecology specializing in macroinvertebrates, whose main tasks will be the following:
What you'll do
- Biological sampling in rivers and lakes (macroinvertebrates).
- Laboratory identification of macroinvertebrate indices.
- Support in limnological sampling in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across various projects.
- Support in drafting consulting reports for various clients, both in the private and public sectors.
- Support to project managers in project management.
Minimum requirements
- University degree, Master's, or PhD in Sciences, or any discipline related to Aquatic Ecology.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in macroinvertebrate identification.
- Driving licence B.
- Availability to travel.
- Position based at AECOM's Barcelona office.
The following will be highly valued
- Experience in drafting technical reports and in project management.
- Experience in identifying other biological indicators (phytobenthos and/or macrophytes).
- Knowledge of GIS and R software.
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 with professional services revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 fostered.
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 offer 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 are the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we are in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and you will get all the benefits of being part of a global, publicly traded company: access to industry-leading technology and thought leadership, and transformative work with great impact and work flexibility. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in every person's potential and will help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services in design, engineering, construction, and program management. With over 50,000 employees worldwide, it operates across sectors including transportation, buildings, water, energy, and the environment, serving public and private clients on projects ranging from highways and rail systems to data centers and environmental remediation.
In Spain, AECOM has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing local engineers and specialists. The company is actively hiring for roles in civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as BIM and CAD positions, reflecting its involvement in major infrastructure projects across the country. For international professionals, AECOM offers opportunities to work on diverse projects, a global career network, and a collaborative work environment that values technical excellence and innovation.
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1990
- Employees
- 50,000+
- Headquarters
- Dallas, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- AECOM has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing local employment opportunities in Spain.
- The company is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, offering international career mobility and exposure to large-scale projects.
- Many roles in Spain are bilingual (Spanish/English), and the company supports professional development and technical training.
- AECOM's Spanish operations focus on transportation, water, and environmental projects, with opportunities for engineers and designers.
- The company offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture, with a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability.
In their own words
About the company & team
At AECOM, we deliver a better world.
Whether it's improving transport links, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, we believe infrastructure has the power to improve communities and people's lives.
We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, and as such, we bring together the best people, ideas, and digital solutions, as well as the best technical knowledge. We partner with our clients to turn their ambitions into action and change the world for the better.
We are proud to be recognized for our leadership, for example, by being ranked #1 by Fortune as the World's Most Admired Company in our industry for two consecutive years.
Join us and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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