Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead

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Hmb Professional Engineers, Llc
Multidisciplinary civil engineering firm delivering public infrastructure planning, design and inspection.
Lead environmental planning, permitting, business development, and project management in TN.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
Hybrid
Company Size
111 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Inspection
Cultural Resources
Environmental
Highways & Roads
Highway Safety
Site Development
Structures
Support Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Public Utilities
Water Resources
Environmental Services
Right-of-Way Acquisition
Surveying
Traffic
Stream Restoration
Role
What you would be doing
project management
business development
client communication
permit applications
quality assurance
resource planning
  • Conduct regular meetings to ensure project needs are balanced with staff availability
  • Act as point of contact for TN Environmental Planning & Permitting Division
  • Hire and guide junior staff by providing direction and constructive feedback to support the market
  • Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects
  • Lead the business development, operations and production effort for TN Environmental Planning and Permitting market
  • Ensure staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
  • Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes
  • Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications
  • Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting
  • Development of project work plan and scope of work, manage projects and client relationships
  • Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
What you bring
ms office
adobe
gis
nepa
10+ years
bs/ms
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe products and GIS
  • Ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness
  • Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and/or the environmental permitting process
  • Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in environmental planning and permitting
  • Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management and Production
  • Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
  • 10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting
  • BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in project-specific context
  • Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Excellent compensation package
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • Ability to work hybrid work schedule
  • Company-furnished life insurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in the 1960s
Company Established
The firm has been in operation since the 1960s, demonstrating long-term stability and growth.
Mid-Double-Digit Millions
Annual Revenues
The firm reports annual revenues in the mid-double-digit million range, indicating financial strength and growth.
  • the firm grew from local roots into a regional infrastructure powerhouse.
  • Over decades, it expanded across Alabama, Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky, skillfully tackling highway, environmental, structural, surveying and water-resource challenges.
  • Typical projects range from complex roadway design and highway safety improvements to environmental services, cultural-resource surveys and trail planning.
  • Financially steady, the firm reinvests via strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
  • Recent milestones include acquisitions of archaeology and consulting firms and a growth partnership to accelerate presence in Nashville.
  • Its multidisciplinary teams bring expertise in highways, roads, structures, water systems, environmental compliance, traffic planning, survey and inspections.
  • Notably, the firm employs drone mapping and 3D mesh modeling to survey rock faces and terrain—highlighting its embrace of advanced technology.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Innovation
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Loyalty
  • Quality consciousness
  • Willingness to communicate
  • Progressive thinking
  • Ability to discern the wider perspective
  • Initiative
  • Hard work
  • Accountability
  • Dependability
  • Ethical behavior
  • Teamwork
  • Attentiveness to clients
  • Engaged professionals empowered with initiative, tools and opportunities
Environment + Sustainability
  • Leader in environmental services with NEPA compliance, ecological surveys, noise analysis, habitat analysis, wetland delineation, stream restoration design, hazardous waste sampling
  • Permitted biologists, geologists and NEPA writers working on environmentally sensitive projects
  • Client‑oriented approach combining field and lab findings, database research, analysis and mitigation recommendations
Inclusion & Diversity
4.4/5
Glassdoor Rating
The company has a strong Glassdoor rating for Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting high employee satisfaction in these areas.
100% Recommend
Employee Satisfaction
A high percentage of surveyed employees express willingness to recommend the company to others, indicating strong workplace culture and satisfaction.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer protecting applicants and employees from discrimination under Federal law
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