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AECOM · 2 days ago

Environmental Scientist IV

Conshohocken, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leading preliminary desktop assessments of potential permitting requirements for proposed projects including deliverable coordination/development and/or review of critical issues analysis that is either completed in-house or by a subcontractor.

Leading development of detailed permit matrices composed of applicable federal/state/local environmental regulations.

Leading/originating development of initial and subsequent strategy for obtaining Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404/401 permitting and/or other federal, state, and local permits, including coordination with senior staff, clients, and reviewing agencies.

Coordination and/or leading due diligence desktop and field-based site investigations in support of project planning and permitting. Such efforts may include aquatic resources delineation, T&E species habitat assessment, and cultural resources investigations.

Preparing permit applications and managing review, submittal, and processing for various permits such as federal Section 401/404, Endangered Species Act, and state-specific permits.

Leading and assisting with task management according to approved scopes of work and delivering quality deliverables on schedule and within budget.

Coordinating and leading conversations with clients and various governmental agencies, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, and serving as a technical lead for environmental impact assessments.

Assisting Senior Managers with business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients.

Qualification

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Motor Vehicle Records ReviewPermittingProject managementPermit application preparationData collectionScientific documents preparationTechnical writingEcological assessmentsRegulatory permitsAgency coordinationSiting studiesFERC resource reportsNEPA analysisGISBoat transportationSafety trainingField managementImpact assessmentTeam managementProblem-solvingHard-workingSelf-motivationCollaborationCommunication

Required

BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, 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

US Citizenship required

Preferred

6+ years of completing NJ and federal permits in accordance with corresponding regulations

Project task management experience with oversight of staff / subcontractors and budget

Proficiency in permit application preparation experience in NJ and other mid-Atlantic states, supporting data collection and review, and preparation of scientific documents including wetland delineations, wetland mitigation, stream assessments, technical reports

Demonstrable technical writing, deliverable development, and review

Strong and proven experience with regional and specifically NJ environmental and ecological permits and agency coordination

Experience in performing ecological assessments for natural gas, electric utilities, and/or renewables industries

Technical writing experience specifically for siting studies, and/or FERC resource reports, and/or NEPA analysis preferred

Geographic Information System (GIS) background and/or knowledge

Driver’s license with trailer certification; boat transportation/operation/maintenance experience

Safety training (i.e., OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hours)

High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in collaborative team environment

Ability to lead and manage field and permitting/ impact assessment teams

Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (technical writing sample may be required)

Excellent and relevant references