Renewable Energy NEPA Compliance Specialist

1 month ago


Boulder, Colorado, United States AECOM Full time

Job Description

AECOM is searching for an experienced Renewable Energy NEPA Compliance Specialist to support compliance efforts for renewable energy and transmission line projects on federal lands located anywhere near an AECOM office in the West Region including but not limited to California, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in contributing to and leading complex environmental studies and permitting efforts for renewable energy projects. This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to lead an interdisciplinary team. Opportunities for growth include development of client relationships, marketing and business development, and managing interdisciplinary teams on diverse and increasingly complex projects.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Manages or assists in the management of NEPA documents
Prepares or oversees preparation of plans of development, utilization, and operation
Assesses the need for or the data adequacy of technical studies and management plans
Uses knowledge of planning and NEPA regulations for Department of the Interior and other federal agencies to advise renewable energy clients
Plans, implements, and facilitates public and agency meetings
Provides oversight of internal project teams and work products
Performs as a staff advisor and consultant for one or more technical specialties
Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Must be able to work collaboratively to implement multiple ongoing projects to successful completion

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience with environmental permitting and planning or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of relevant experience with NEPA compliance, report writing, and environmental compliance
Project experience with solar projects, other renewables, or transmission lines on federal lands
Project management experience
Knowledge of federal environmental laws and their implementing regulations, including, but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act
Knowledge of current issues and projects related to the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and other federally administered lands

Additional Information
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 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.



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