Environmental Permitting Lead

Trilon Group; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill in New Haven, CT is seeking an Environmental Permitting Leader to guide Massachusetts natural resources permitting efforts within our Water and Natural Resources team, collaborating with scientists, engineers, planners, and designers on infrastructure, restoration, and redevelopment projects.

You will lead permitting strategies, coordinate with agencies, and ensure regulatory compliance while balancing project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental permitting strategies and approvals.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and agency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities, serving as a technical and project management resource for permitting strategy, application preparation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance
• Manage the review, preparation, and submission of environmental permit applications for a

Job description

Environmental Permitting Lead

Department: Natural Resources & Environmental Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New Haven, CT

Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Leader to join our growing Water and Natural Resources team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional to play a key role in leading Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities while working alongside multidisciplinary project teams on a diverse range of infrastructure, restoration, and redevelopment projects.

You will lead Massachusetts environmental permitting projects from early permitting strategies and application development through agency coordination and approval. You will work directly with our diverse team of scientists, engineers, planners, and designers and coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies to help move projects forward toward implementation.

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Massachusetts environmental regulations, demonstrated experience leading permit submissions, and the judgment and project management skills needed to successfully lead multiple projects and permitting efforts at the same time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities, serving as a technical and project management resource for permitting strategy, application preparation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance
• Manage the review, preparation, and submission of environmental permit applications for a