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Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, exceptionally talented Wetland Scientist with New Jersey Permitting experience in the AECOM Conshohocken, Pennsylvania office, however, other office locations may be considered. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOM’s Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Mid-Atlantic Region Team. This position will include performing wetland/stream delineations, report writing, and permitting application preparation and agency coordination for projects in New Jersey and other mid-Atlantic states. Experience with invasive and rare, threatened and endangered (T&E) species surveys, as well as wetland mitigation and/or monitoring experience will also be considered as part of this role. The EPP Mid-Atlantic team largely works on Projects in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Leading/originating Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and impact assessment for federal, state, and local permits, including application preparation and coordination with the clients and reviewing agencies.
Conducting detail and/or technical review of ecological assessment documents, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, or other associated industry reports.
Prepare permit applications related to New Jersey and federal regulations related to Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 Endangered Species Act, NJ Waterfront Development Permits, NJ Coastal Area Facility Review Act Permits, NJ 401 Water Quality Certification (Including the Meadowlands), NJ Freshwater Wetlands and Flood Hazard Permits, NJ permits/authorizations for impacts in the Pinelands area, NJPDES Stormwater Construction Permits, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan applications, and others.
Assist with task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.
Coordinating and leading conversations with various governmental agencies (federal/state/local).
Coordinating with AECOM teams such as cultural resources, T&E species experts, civil engineers, subcontractors, and other project support teams.
Serving as a technical lead for environmental, biological, permitting and other impact assessments for projects located in NJ and other states.
Leading stream, wetland, wildlife habitat field assessments and other surveys by supporting and training junior staff.
Assisting Senior Managers with business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.