Environmental Project Planner
Weston & Sampson
Senior environmental scientist/planner managing permits, teams, and business development
12 days ago ago
$86,670 - $110,510
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Rocky Hill, CT
Hybrid
Company Size
900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil engineering
Site engineering
Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Transportation engineering
Architecture
Landscape architecture
Sector Specialisms
Water
Sewer
Electric
Gas
AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction)
Municipal
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
wetland delineation
permit prep
project management
team supervision
client relations
business development
- Attend public hearings and present projects to various committees and boards.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff.
- Establishing long-term relationships with agency, municipal and private clients.
- Participate in professional organizations through presentations and/or technical committees.
- Delineating wetlands using the US Army Corps of Engineers methodology.
- Manage technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects.
- Overseeing project teams with preparing permit applications for multi-disciplinary projects.
- Assist with business development, marketing, and proposal preparation with support from senior management.
What you bring
10+ years
environmental permitting
professional certification
bachelor's degree
public speaking
communication
- Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites (both in state and out of state in the northeast).
- Experience with public speaking at public hearings, workshops, and seminars.
- 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting is a must.
- Certified Soil Scientist, Professional Wetland Scientist, Certified Wildlife Biologist, or related certifications.
- Experience permitting energy / utility or transportation related projects required
- Experience with conducting ecological habitat assessments or rare species surveys is a plus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational/time management skills.
- Environmental permitting in CT, MA, and NH; including federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and technical reports; MA Wetlands Protection Act, Section 401/404 Permitting, Chapter 91 Waterways and MEPA/NEPA submittals.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
- Familiarity with Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire environmental permitting regulations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Handling flexible workload, diverse project files, and working well with multiple staff members.
- Ability to handle flexible workload, diverse project files, and working well with multiple staff members.
Information not given or found
Training + DevelopmentInformation not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearanceInformation not given or found
People also searched
Environmental Compliance Jobs in Hartford United StatesEcologist Jobs in Hartford United StatesEnvironmental Consultant Jobs in Hartford United StatesEnvironmental Permitting Jobs in Hartford United StatesEnvironmental Scientist Jobs in Hartford United StatesEnvironmental Project Manager Jobs in Hartford United States
Company
Overview
$135M in Revenue
Annual Revenue
The firm generates substantial annual revenue as a privately held company, now fully employee-owned through an ESOP.
125 Years
Company Milestone
In 2024, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking over a century of innovation in wastewater treatment and environmental services.
- Founded in 1899 by Robert Spurr Weston, the firm pioneered U.S. wastewater treatment and grew with George Sampson to become a water-treatment innovator.
- From a one-person consultancy in Boston, it expanded across the East Coast into a multi-practice engineering and environmental services firm.
- Today it delivers interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services for public and private sectors, tackling projects from parks to water treatment plants.
- Typical engagements include large urban park renewals, flood mitigation studies, PFAS removal at treatment facilities, and structural engineering for civic plazas.
- Sector strengths include infrastructure systems and water resource projects, supported by environmental permitting, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and construction management.
- Unusual facts: it continues to build on century-old innovations in wastewater treatment while evolving into climate resiliency and community revitalization.
Over 100 Years
Years of Tradition
The firm has a proud history and deep roots in its community, with over a century of experience.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, environmental, planning and landscape teams
- Commitment to innovation and reliability on every project
- Emphasis on meaningful, community‑impacting work (‘improving the communities where you live, work, and play’)
- Fun workplace culture that values growth and professional development
1,000+ energy audits
Conducted energy audits
The company has conducted over 1,000 energy audits to optimize energy efficiency.
2050 net-zero target
Municipal climate plan
Municipalities like Andover are aiming for net-zero by 2050 through tailored plans.
Every 50 miles
EV charging stations
installed ultra-fast EV charging stations every 50 miles as part of MassDOT's NEVI initiative.
$190K+ grant
Green infrastructure project
Received a significant grant for a green infrastructure project in Rhode Island.
- Provides energy & sustainability consulting including GHG inventories, climate action planning, renewable energy feasibility and audits.
- Supports renewable energy projects: solar, PV, geothermal, biomass, wind; plus EV charging infrastructure.
- Developed/led municipal Climate Action & Sustainability Plans aligned to net-zero targets.
- Delivered zero-net-energy training programs for Salem and Beverly to support building retrofit targets.
- No DEI strategy or gender statistics publicly available
Articles
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio