Senior Natural Resources & Permitting Specialist

About the role

The Senior Natural Resources & Permitting Specialist will lead and manage environmental permitting efforts with a strong focus on Connecticut regulatory programs and approvals. This role is ideal for a senior-level environmental professional with deep permitting expertise, agency coordination experience, and strong project management skills.

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, 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes
• Experience with regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with relevant software

Benefits

• Schedule Flexibility
• Health & Wellness
• Continuous Learning
• Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement
• Fun Team Culture

Pay

$100,000 - $125,000 / year

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week.