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Environmental Permitting Specialist
AECOM - Mechanicsburg, PA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Environmental Permitting Specialist at AECOM will be responsible for managing and directing state and federal environmental permitting processes, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a focus on New Jersey. This role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, overseeing permitting applications, conducting ecological assessments, and coordinating with various stakeholders including clients and regulatory agencies. The position offers opportunities for career growth within AECOM's Environmental Planning and Permitting team.
Responsibilities
- Leading preliminary desktop assessments of potential permitting requirements for proposed projects.
- Leading development of detailed permit matrices composed of applicable federal/state/local environmental regulations.
- Leading development of strategy for obtaining Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and other permits.
- Coordination and leading due diligence desktop and field-based site investigations.
- Conducting aquatic resources delineation and preparing reports for USACE.
- Conducting T&E species habitat assessments and coordinating with subcontractors.
- Coordinating and reviewing cultural resources investigations and reporting.
- Preparing permit applications and managing their review and processing.
- Leading task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality deliverables on schedule.
- Coordinating conversations with clients and governmental agencies.
- Managing subcontractors and vendors.
- Serving as a technical lead for environmental and biological assessments.
- Assisting Senior Managers with business development activities.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field +6 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
- Valid Driver's License and ability to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
- US Citizenship required.
- 6+ years of experience completing NJ and federal permits.
- Project task management experience with oversight of staff and budget.
- Proficiency in permit application preparation in NJ and other mid-Atlantic states.
- Demonstrable technical writing and deliverable development experience.
- Strong experience with NJ environmental and ecological permits and agency coordination.
- Experience in ecological assessments for natural gas, electric utilities, and/or renewables industries.
Nice-to-haves
- Technical writing experience for siting studies, FERC resource reports, or NEPA analysis.
- Geographic Information System (GIS) background or knowledge.
- Driver's license with trailer certification; boat transportation/operation experience.
- Safety training (i.e., OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hours).
- High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
