Offshore Wind Energy Scientist / Permitter - AECOM

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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.

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

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• This position can be a remote or remote/hybrid position.

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