Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.Job DescriptionAECOM Environment has a career opportunity for an Offshore Wind Energy Scientist / Permitter within our Northeast Environmental Planning & Permitting Practice. In this role you will be part of one of the largest environmental consulting offshore wind energy groups and working within a team environment with a wide range of multidisciplinary scientists, permitting specialists and subject matter experts.Responsibilities
Preparation of BOEM Site Assessment Plans (SAP) and Construction and Operations Plans (COP).Working with state and federal regulations in the northeast/mid-Atlantic Region.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree +8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science/Planning or related field.
- 8 years of applied experience in the offshore wind energy industry conducting tasks, studies, surveys and permitting of offshore wind energy infrastructure.
- Due to the nature of work US citizenship is required.
- Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Overall professional experience desired is 8-10 years. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Strong Familiarity with BOEM Regulations and prior experience authoring Chapters and Appendices in COPs.
- Background in Visual Impact Assessments (VIA), Benthic, Fisheries and/or other marine environment subject matter expertise.
- Experience with state and federal regulatory programs for electric transmission and generation.
- MS Preferred in Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science/Planning.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- This position can be a remote or remote/hybrid position.
About AECOMAECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.#J-18808-Ljbffr