Job Description
AECOM 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.
Requirements will include but not limited to:
- 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum 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 AECOM:
AECOM 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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. 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.
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