Environmental Permitting Specialist​/Natural Resource Scientist

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Massachusetts
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  Remote
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Chelmsford, MA - 250 Apollo Dri
• Compensation: USD 94,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

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AECOM's Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Department has a career opportunity for a mid-level Environmental Permitting Specialist/Natural Resource Scientist in our New England Office Locations.

The position is remote but will require time in offices or client sites as needed.

You will need a strong understanding of the Massachusetts Environmental Regulatory Programs including the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10:00), USACE S. 404/10 and 401 WQC programs and a working familiarity with MADEP Ch.91 Program and MEPA. A proven ability to prepare permit applications within these programs is required.

Some wetland/wildlife field ecology is also part of this role.

The selected individual will join one of the deepest EPP Teams on the East Coast and you will be supporting Energy Projects (electric energy transmission, generation and renewables), state and private sector infrastructure improvement programs and federal projects.

• BA / BS in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related field +6years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required
• Environmental Permitting experience required.
• Wetlands experience in Massachusetts required

• Strong writing skills and the ability to draft environmental permitting applications required.
• GIS skills and strong computer skills needed.
• Additional background in other New England Environmental Regulatory Programs desired.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY December 16, 2026.

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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