Energy Permitting Specialist - Environmental Compliance

K&A Engineering; Orange (CT); On-site; Full time

Job description

Permitting Specialist

Location: Orange, Connecticut.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Permitting Specialist to join our team at K&A Power Group. In this role, you will work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops or coordinates the development of the required environmental permits
• Manages progress against plans, performs risk assessment and take action to mitigate risk
• Verifies project adherence to federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements
• Participates in project teams and participating in regular program/project planning, execution and delivery team meetings
• Represents the company at public or regulatory meetings
• Reviews and comments on proposed laws and regulations as they apply to company operations
• 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
• Develops or oversees the development of SWPPPs
• Escalates issues when necessary
• Conducts SWPPP inspections, oversees contracted SWPPP inspectors or environmental monitors, and conducts environmental inspections at construction projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience obtaining Environmental Regulatory Permits with state, federal and municipal agencies to achieve permits to meet project goals and execution schedules
• Experienced in the drafting, editing and interpreting studies for the development, submission and acquisition of certificates to build or other regulatory filings
• 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

Pay Range: $83,000-$106,000/annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.