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
bachelor’s
arcgis
cwa
3+ years
project management
technical writing
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.