KPD - Permitting Specialist - Environmental & State/Local

Description

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison with permitting agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Land Managers, state environmental departments, and city planning offices.
• Develop and deliver regular permitting status reports to project leadership, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions.
• Identify all required permits (e.g., environmental, construction, right-of-way, utility crossing) at federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
• Manage 404/401 permitting processes, including field survey scoping, application development, agency coordination, and permit compliance.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications, ensuring timely approvals and maintain a comprehensive permitting matrix and schedule aligned with project milestones.
• Interpret and utilize Field Maps and ArcGIS tools to support environmental planning and design avoidance.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Manage permitting strategies for linear electrical projects, including timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Identify all permits for linear electrical projects required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants and design team for impact assessments and advise on strategy for successful project execution.

Requirements

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience drafting environmental reports and permit applications.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting processes.
• Experience supporting DOE or other federal grant applications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental permitting, construction compliance, or related fieldwork.
• Background in siting studies and environmental impact assessments.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and Field Maps for environmental data collection and analysis.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Previous work with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure or T&D projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance