Environmental Permitting Specialist

$85,000 - $120,000/Yr

AECOM - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Annapolis Junction, MD

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Environmental Permitting Specialist at AECOM will be responsible for managing and directing environmental permitting processes, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a focus on New Jersey. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, preparing permit applications, and conducting ecological assessments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading preliminary desktop assessments of potential permitting requirements for proposed projects.
• Leading development of detailed permit matrices composed of applicable federal/state/local environmental regulations.
• Leading development of strategy for obtaining Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and other permits.
• Coordinating and leading due diligence desktop and field-based site investigations.
• Conducting aquatic resources delineation and preparing reports for USACE Approved Jurisdictional Determination.
• Performing T&E species habitat assessments and coordinating with subcontractors and agencies.
• Coordinating and reviewing cultural resources investigations and reporting.
• Preparing permit applications and managing their review and processing.
• Leading task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality deliverables on schedule.
• Coordinating conversations with clients and various governmental agencies.
• Managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Serving as a technical lead for environmental, biological, permitting, and other impact assessments.
• Assisting Senior Managers with business development activities.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field +6 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
• US Citizenship required.

Nice-to-haves

• 6+ years of completing NJ and federal permits in accordance with regulations.
• Project task management experience with oversight of staff/subcontractors and budget.
• Proficiency in permit application preparation in NJ and other mid-Atlantic states.
• Demonstrable technical writing and deliverable development experience.
• Experience in performing ecological assessments for natural gas, electric utilities, and/or renewables industries.
• Technical writing experience for siting studies, FERC resource reports, or NEPA analysis preferred.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) background or knowledge.
• Driver's license with trailer certification; boat transportation/operation/maintenance experience.
• Safety training (i.e., OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hours).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• Perks and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan