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Matthew Goff, MS

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Matthew Goff has 26 years of environmental consulting experience and has specialized in capital project delivery for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects for the past 18 years.

During his career, Matt has participated in and managed over 80 grid-scale solar projects across various states, over 1,200 miles of linear gas and electric transmission projects, and different aspects of hydrogen production, fossil fuel, coal, and natural gas generation facility development. He has experience across many capital project business sectors, including carbon capture and storage, mining, beach restoration, residential and commercial development, electronic data centers, and transportation. His primary expertise includes early-stage natural resource due diligence and critical issues analysis, siting support, local, state, and federal regulatory guidance and permitting, National Environmental Policy Act documentation, and internal team management.

Matt’s previous experience and extensive multidisciplinary background ensure a complete and holistic perspective on project success, from initial planning efforts to permitting, construction phase environmental compliance, and post-construction/operational services.

Matt provides comprehensive management and technical services to our energy sector clients.

Key Expertise

  • Environmental Permitting
  • Environmental & Regulatory Due Diligence
  • Critical Issues & Constraints Analyses
  • Power Generation Siting Support
  • Transmission Routing Support
  • NEPA & FERC Documentation
  • Wetland Delineation & Assessment
  • Threatened & Endangered Species
  • Permit Compliance Monitoring
  • Field Biology
  • Project & Team Management

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent (FWC)
  • Authorized Marine Mammal/Sea Turtle Observer (FWC)
  • Certified Stormwater and Erosion Control Inspector (FDEP)
  • Approved Caracara Observer (USFWS)
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration Certified Miner

J.S. Held is recognized as an ENR Top 200 Environmental Consulting Firm and industry leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for Sustainability & ESG Consulting.