Permitting Specialist

Description

• Manages or oversees implementation and inspection of wildlife, agriculture or wetland mitigation/management plans, and other regulatory requirements of permits which extend beyond construction phase of project
• Reviews and comments on proposed laws and regulations as they apply to company operations
• Conducts SWPPP inspections, oversees contracted SWPPP inspectors or environmental monitors, and conducts environmental inspections at construction projects
• Manages progress against plans, performs risk assessment and take action to mitigate risk
• Develops or coordinates the development of the required environmental permits
• Develops or oversees the development of SWPPPs
• Represents the company at public or regulatory meetings
• Participates in project teams and participating in regular program/project planning, execution and delivery team meetings
• Verifies project adherence to federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements
• Escalates issues when necessary
• Review Project scope and determine applicable permits. This is inclusive of municipal building permits, variances, special use permits, agency stream, wetlands, PSC Article VII or Part 102, CT-Siting Counsel, Army Corps, Natural Heritage or SHPO consultation, coastal zone development, DOT, FAA, etc.

Requirements

• PE and PMP Preferred
• Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG
• 5+ years of experience obtaining Environmental Regulatory Permits with state, federal and municipal agencies to achieve permits to meet project goals and execution schedules
• Experience working in team environment to site facilities in the energy sector minimizing environmental, visual and customer impacts considering the companies and projects business requirements
• Experienced in the drafting, editing and interpreting studies for the development, submission and acquisition of certificates to build or other regulatory filings

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance