Sr. Environmental Permitting Specialist

AECOM•Chelmsford, MA

7h•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is hiring an Environmental Permitting Specialist to join its Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice. The role requires environmental permitting experience in Massachusetts and other New England states, particularly with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00), Sections 404/401 of the Clean Water Act, MEPA, Chapter 91, and related land-use regulations. The position supports projects across energy, state infrastructure, federal, and industrial sectors. The position is based in Massachusetts or nearby New England states and may be remote, with some project and client travel, project meetings, and site meetings. The successful candidate will understand regulatory permit requirements, attend and lead public presentations, and work effectively within a team. U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license are required, along with passing AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review. Relocation and sponsorship are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

BA/BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Sciences, or a related field, plus 8 years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Environmental permitting experience.
Experience with permitting in Massachusetts and other New England states, including expertise in Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00), Sections 404/401 of the Clean Water Act, MEPA, Chapter 91, and related land-use regulations.
Strong understanding of regulatory permit requirements.
Ability to attend and lead public presentations and work within a team environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

MS degree.
12+ years of permitting experience.
Background in wetland science, policy, and land-use regulations.

Responsibilities

Support environmental permitting for projects in energy, state infrastructure, federal, and industrial sectors.
Apply knowledge of environmental permit requirements in Massachusetts and other New England states, including applicable wetlands, water, and land-use regulations.
Attend and lead public presentations.
Work within a team environment.
Participate in project and client travel, project meetings, and site meetings as needed.