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Environmental Permitting Specialist/Natural Resource Scientist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$75,824 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- Company Description
- Work with Us. Change the World.
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
- Job Description
- AECOM's Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Department has a career opportunity for a mid-level Environmental Permitting Specialist/Natural Resource Scientist in our New England Office Locations.
- Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
+ BA / BS in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related field +6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education + Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review. + Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required + Environmental Permitting experience required. + Wetlands experience in Massachusetts requiredPreferred Qualifications:
+ Strong writing skills and the ability to draft environmental permitting applications required. + GIS skills and strong computer skills needed. + Additional background in other New England Environmental Regulatory Programs desired.- Additional Information
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN MARCH 29, 2027
- + Relocation is not available for this position + Sponsorship is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._
- Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $94000 to $130000.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle
- from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
- What makes AECOM a great place to work
- You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects
- both in your local community and on a global scale
- that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
ReqID:
J10147581
Business Line:
- Environment
Business Group:
- DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
- East
Career Area:
- Science
Work Location Model:
- Remote
Compensation:
USD 94000
- USD 130000
- yearly