Environmental Permitting Specialist/Natural Resource Scientist

AECOM•Chelmsford, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

AECOM’s Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Department is hiring a mid-level Environmental Permitting Specialist/Natural Resource Scientist for its New England office locations. The position is remote, with time in offices or at client sites as needed. The role requires a strong understanding of Massachusetts environmental regulatory programs, including the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10:00), USACE Section 404/10 and 401 WQC programs, and working familiarity with the MADEP Chapter 91 Program and MEPA. The successful candidate will prepare permit applications and conduct some wetland and wildlife field ecology work. The selected candidate will join AECOM’s East Coast Environmental Planning & Permitting team and support energy projects—including electric transmission, generation, and renewables—as well as state and private-sector infrastructure improvement programs and federal projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field, plus 6 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Environmental permitting experience.
Wetlands experience in Massachusetts.
Strong understanding of Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10:00), USACE Section 404/10 and 401 WQC programs, and working familiarity with the MADEP Chapter 91 Program and MEPA.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Additional background in other New England environmental regulatory programs.

Responsibilities

Prepare environmental permit applications for applicable Massachusetts regulatory programs.
Conduct wetland and wildlife field ecology work.
Support energy projects, including electric transmission, generation, and renewables; state and private-sector infrastructure improvement programs; and federal projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
Voluntary benefits and perks, depending on employment status.
Flexible work options.
Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
Business travel insurance.
Service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Award-winning training and development programs.