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AECOM has a career opportunity to join one of the largest and deeply skilled Environmental Planning and Permitting Groups in the Northeast. This position is for an Environmental Permitting Specialist supporting projects in all AECOM Client Sectors but with a focus on Power/Electric Transmission, Offshore Wind (offshore and terrestrial) and state/local markets including transportation.
Responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Attend/Conduct Client facing meetings
Clear communication via language, and writing in order to prepare reports and relay information concisely
Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems
Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction
Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area
Conducts research and does investigation work as required
Plans and organizes project studies
Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures
Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems
May oversee the work of less experienced scientists
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Relevant experience should include 1 or both of the following:
environmental permitting in the Northeastern US with a focus on New England and NY
technical reporting, fieldwork and permitting associated with electrical transmission infrastructure development, offshore wind development and marine/coastal experience
Preferred Qualifications
BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or related field
Masters' degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or related field is helpful
Experience supporting field work or performing field inspections desirable
Prior permitting experience in wetlands, water quality, marine and/or stormwater desirable
Additional Information
This position can be performed remotely within the New England area with team and client meetings in an office setting as needed
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Relocation support is not available for this role
Some local travel - up to 25% - may be required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Offered rate of compensation in (Rhode Island location only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,200 - $127,500.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10100608
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Full Time
Building Construction
$99k-119k (estimate)
06/09/2023
05/23/2024
RICHMOND, VA
>50,000
2019
$10B - $50B
Building Construction
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