Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist to join the Chelmsford, MA office and support projects in the Northeast and around the globe. We are looking for an Environmental Scientist with strong regulatory compliance skills to work with our multidiscipline teams to develop strategies and solutions on challenging permitting and wetland science assignments related to water supply, climate resiliency, watershed management, stormwater, ecological restoration, and wastewater projects.
This position offers extensive growth opportunities in areas of interest to the right candidate, to take on additional responsibilities over time in our fast-growing operation.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Reviewing and applying a variety of local, state, and federal regulatory standards
Coordinating with project engineers and primarily municipal, state, and federal clients to identify and resolve critical permitting issues
Coordinating with state and federal agencies to gain consensus and approvals for work in jurisdictional areas
Preparing applications for a variety of local, state, and federal permitting programs in New England, including forms, narratives, and coordination of drawings
Assistance with business development opportunities
Managing schedule and budget
Preparing and delivering presentations to clients and regulators
Supporting field efforts, including wetland delineations, vegetation sampling and/or wildlife habitat assessments
Utilizing scientific principles, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions to a wide range of challenging problems
Recording, interpreting, and analyzing data in comparison to relevant studies and regulations to achieve regulatory compliance
Writing technical reports and environmental impact analysis documents
With more than 3,200 Water professionals in all major markets throughout the United States and Canada, AECOM’s Water business line leverages nearly a century of local, national and international project experience to provide today’s municipalities, industries and governments with cost-effective solutions to their Water challenges. We deliver our services—from environmental planning studies to detailed design, construction management, and operations and maintenance—to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our public sector work encompasses everything from small rural communities to large urban centers, to agencies with regional responsibilities. Our private sector work includes assignments for multiple commercial/industrial sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, power, food and beverage, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.