Environmental Permitting Specialist​/Natural Resource Scientist

Company Description

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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.

• Support energy projects and infrastructure programs by preparing permit applications within MA regulatory programs and related environmental documentation.

• Apply knowledge of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (310 CMR 10), USACE 404/10 and 401 WQC programs, MADEP Ch.91, and MEPA as part of project permitting.

• Perform some wetland and wildlife field ecology activities as needed and coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within the Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Department to support diverse project needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA / BS in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related field +6 years 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $94,000 to $130,000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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