Environmental Permitting Specialist – Natural Resource Scientist
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Job Description
Environmental permitting specialist supporting Massachusetts energy, infrastructure, and federal projects at AECOM. Preparing permits and conducting wetland and wildlife field ecology work.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare environmental permit applications for Massachusetts regulatory programs
- Apply knowledge of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, USACE Sections 404/10 and 401 WQC programs, MADEP Chapter 91, and MEPA
- Conduct wetland and wildlife field ecology work
- Support energy projects, including electric transmission, generation, and renewables
- Support state and private-sector infrastructure improvement programs
- Support federal projects
- Work with the Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Department and East Coast EPP teams
- Work in offices or at client sites as needed
Requirements:
- BA/BS in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field, plus 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review
- US Citizenship required
- Environmental permitting experience
- Wetlands experience in Massachusetts
- Strong understanding of Massachusetts Environmental Regulatory Programs, including the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10:00), USACE Sections 404/10 and 401 WQC programs, and familiarity with MADEP Chapter 91 and MEPA
- Proven ability to prepare permit applications
- Strong writing skills and ability to draft environmental permitting applications
- GIS skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work in offices or at client sites as needed
- Sponsorship is not available
- Relocation is not available
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Award-winning training and development programs
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities
- Global and local project opportunities
- In-person Day 1 onboarding

