Offshore Wind Energy Scientist / Permitter - AECOM

**Company Description** **Work 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **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. \#LI-SG1 Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $105,000.00 - $185,000.00. **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. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10116339 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc