Utility Permitting Specialist

Overview

Manage and prepare environmental permits for energy/utilities projects in MA.

Key Responsibilities

• environmental monitoring
• wetland design
• erosion control
• project management
• permit applications
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Conduct environmental monitoring and mitigation to ensure consistent documentation and compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses -Conduct wetland resource area delineations, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting -Management of projects, understand and apply environmental regulations, develop schedules and budgets, mentor staff and communicate clearly and effectively to the public and clients -Preparation of federal, state, and local environmental permit applications and technical reports, including MA Wetlands Protection Act, Section 401/404 Permitting, Chapter 91 Waterways and MEPA/NEPA submittals

Requirements

• arcgis
• gps
• bachelor's
• permitting experience
• energy permitting
• regulatory knowledge

What You Bring

-Experience with ArcMAP or ArcPRO GIS software preferred -Exceptional writing and oral communication skills -Experience utilizing GPS equipment preferred -Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously as part of a multidisciplinary project team -Willingness to travel (both in state and out of state in the northeast), prepare for and participate in public hearings -Bachelor’s degree in environmental/wetland science, biology, ecology, geology, engineering, planning, or related physical sciences disciple; Master’s degree preferred -3 - 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting or consulting required; specifically, Massachusetts permitting -Experience permitting energy and utility related projects required -Understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations and permits (Army Corps Section 404/401, NEPA)

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About Weston & Sampson

-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.

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