Environmental Permitting Lead – Connecticut
Fuss & O'Neill · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
HybridManagement$100k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage preparation and review of environmental permit applications, with emphasis on Connecticut environmental permitting
- Prepare and manage applications and reviews including:
- USACE Sections 404 / 10 / 408
- CZMA consistency review
- CTDEEP tidal and inland wetlands permits
- Certificates of Permission
- Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
- Floodplain and water diversion permits
- C Coastal and FEMA-related reviews
- Municipal wetlands, zoning, stormwater, and erosion control permits
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders to support timely approvals
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and permitting strategies across multiple concurrent projects
- Oversee and coordinate wetland delineations, natural resource evaluations, and field studies supporting permit submissions
- Advise internal teams and clients on permitting risk, strategy, and regulatory pathways
- Monitor regulatory updates and adjust permitting approaches accordingly
- Mentor and train early-career staff in wetland delineation, environmental permitting, and project management practices
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams on infrastructure and restoration projects
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in environmental permitting, including project management responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing permit submissions under local, state, and federal environmental regulations
- Strong working knowledge of Connecticut environmental regulatory frameworks
- Professional certification such as Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Professional Soil Scientist strongly preferred
- Experience with projects such as:
- Ecological restoration
- Infrastructure repair and replacement (bridges, culverts, dams)
- Redevelopment projects
- Proven ability to manage multiple permitting efforts simultaneously
- Strong coordination and communication skills with agencies and multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ArcGIS and project management software are a plus