Environmental Permit & Planning Professional

Kleinfelder; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Environmental Permit & Planning Professional to join the EP&P Team in the Allentown, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Mechanicsburg, PA area. You will perform wetland surveys, lead permitting efforts under CWA 401/404, and work with clients and regulators across the region.

The role requires strong technical writing, collaboration, and leadership skills, with hybrid/remote work options and travel for field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Biological, or Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, or related field.
• 6–10 years in environmental consulting or regulatory agencies in the region.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead wetland and waterway surveys and prepare permitting documents.
• Guide projects through 401/404 permitting and related regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage clients and regulators.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Regulatory engagement

Project coordination

Strong communication

Technical writing

Leadership / mentoring

QA/QC processes

Proposal preparation

GIS experience

Education

BS in Environmental/Biological/Ecological Science

Environmental policy or related field

Tools

GIS

Regulatory databases

Job description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and take the next step of professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning and permitting to remediation and site characterization, we conduct stream and wetland delineations as well as chemical data management and hydrogeologic studies. Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions across a spectrum of clients.

Step into Your New Role

We are seeking an Environmental Permit & Planning Professional to join the Environmental Permitting and Planning (EP&P) Team in the Allentown, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Mechanicsburg, PA area.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter who can perform wetland and other natural resources surveys. This candidate should be confident with Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permitting – specific state level experience in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia is a plus. This position requires strong collaboration and communication skills, task management, marketing/proposal preparation skills, and a level of competency with direct client and regulatory agent engagement. Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff is a plus.

This position may be based out of our Allentown, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Mechanicsburg, PA locations and includes an option for a hybrid schedule/remote work. This position will require limited travel for fieldwork activities.

This position is a great career-growth opportunity for an energetic person who values team collaboration and can effectively integrate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within our Eastern Division to execute on quality project completion.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong wetland/waterway delineation skills- Professional Wetland Delineator and/or PWS certification a plus.
• Robust federal regulatory agency expertise,- Secondary experience with Mid-Atlantic states is a plus.
• Experience with wetland, waterway, and groundwater monitoring;
• GIS experience a plus.
• Independent thinking skills, the ability to self-start, able to work independently when needed;
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills.
• Ability to effectively engage directly with staff and leadership.
• Established record guiding projects through state and federal environmental permitting, including all steps of design, submittal, and regulatory interface associated with:
  • Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
  • Nationwide Permits, State Programmatic General Permits, Joint Permit Applications, Individual Permits.
  • State Water Quality Certifications.
  • State/local wetlands and waterways, township, and floodplain regulations.
  • Permittee Responsible Stream and Wetland Mitigation.
  • Pennsylvania Chapter 102 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit experience is a plus.
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experience is a plus.
• Ability to effectively prepare permitting documents and reports.
• Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments is a plus.

All candidates require:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental, Biological, or Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in environmental consulting, and/or regulatory agency employment in the region.
• Prior experience working and coordinating with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.