Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

AECOM

. Support environmental permitting for diverse projects across Energy, state infrastructure, federal-sector, and industrial client sectors .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Chelmsford • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in environmental permitting, particularly within Massachusetts and New England, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and land-use regulations. Proven ability to lead public presentations and collaborate effectively in team environments throughout project lifecycles.

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Environmental Permitting ExperienceMassachusetts Wetlands Protection Act RegulationsKnowledge of Clean Water Act Sections 404/401Strong Written and Verbal Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceRegulatory Permit InterpretationWetland ScienceLand-Use RegulationsProject Lifecycle SupportPublic Presentation LeadershipComputer SkillsPermitting Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseUS Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Energy ProjectsState InfrastructureFederal-Sector ProjectsIndustrial Client SectorsMassachusetts Environmental PermittingNew England Environmental ExpertiseMEPAChapter 91

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support environmental permitting for diverse projects across Energy, state infrastructure, federal-sector, and industrial client sectors
Work on electric transmission, generation, and renewable energy projects
Apply Massachusetts and New England environmental permitting expertise
Interpret regulatory permit requirements and land-use regulations
Attend and lead public presentations
Collaborate within a team environment
Participate in project meetings and site meetings
Travel to project and client locations as needed
Support clients throughout project lifecycles
Attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA / BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Sciences or related field + 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education
Environmental permitting experience required
Experience in Massachusetts and other New England States
Expertise with Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00)
Knowledge of Sections 404/401 of the Clean Water Act
Knowledge of MEPA, Chapter 91, and related land-use regulations
Strong understanding of regulatory permit requirements
Ability to attend and lead public presentations
Ability to work within a team environment
US citizenship required
Valid driver’s license required
Must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills
MS and 12+ years of permitting experience preferred
Background in wetland science, policy, and land-use regulations desired
Must be able to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
Career growth and leadership development opportunities
Remote work option
Global and local project opportunities