Alaska Permitting Lead — Infrastructure & Energy Projects

UIC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UMIAQ Environmental in Anchorage is seeking an experienced Permitting Team Lead to steer multi-disciplinary permitting for major infrastructure, utility, construction, and oil and gas projects across Alaska.

You will oversee permit strategy, regulatory negotiations, and compliance tracking, collaborating with clients, regulators, and cross-functional teams while mentoring staff and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex state and federal permitting processes in Alaska.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and remote locations throughout Alaska up to 20% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, preparation, and agency submission of permit packages across Alaska.
• Develop permitting strategies, schedules, and risk assessments to achieve regulatory approvals on budget and schedule.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities (USACE, ADNR, BLM, FAA, boroughs).
• Mentor staff on permitting projects and review work for quality and compliance.
• Manage permitting workflows across oil & gas, utilities, and civil infrastructure.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Project leadership

Regulatory negotiations

Technical writing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

UMIAQ Environmental in Anchorage is seeking an experienced Permitting Team Lead to steer multi-disciplinary permitting for major infrastructure, utility, construction, and oil and gas projects across Alaska.

You will oversee permit strategy, regulatory negotiations, and compliance tracking, collaborating with clients, regulators, and cross-functional teams while mentoring staff and supporting business development.