Environmental Permitting Lead (NEPA & Permits)

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off & parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Specialist to support day-to-day permitting projects in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.

You will lead technical teams, coordinate with federal and District agencies, and drive scheduling while ensuring NEPA compliance and 404/106 permitting requirements. Based in the DC Metro region, this role involves collaboration with engineering, program management, and contractors to advance complex and emergency project

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of related work experience in compliance & permitting or related field.
• Experience in coordinating with DC Metro/Maryland/Virginia authorities and agencies.
• Understanding of NEPA, 404/106 permitting, and endangered species considerations.
• Ability to lead pre-application discussions and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review technical work performed by junior staff.
• Conduct regulatory gap analysis to ensure alignment with legal and environmental requirements.
• Support strategic permit planning to secure necessary permissions for project execution.
• Prepare and submit permit applications in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct multi-media environmental audits, assessments and reporting to evaluate compliance status.
• Provide compliance support and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support negotiations with regulatory agencies to resolve compliance issues and facilitate permit procurement.
• Engage in environmental liability and risk reduction through planning and risk management.
• Develop tools and standards to standardize operations and improve efficiency.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute additional assignments as needed.

Skills

Regulatory gap analysis

Permitting

Compliance management

Regulatory negotiation

Problem solving

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering or related field

Job description

Brown and Caldwell, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Specialist to support day-to-day permitting projects in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.

You will lead technical teams, coordinate with federal and District agencies, and drive scheduling while ensuring NEPA compliance and 404/106 permitting requirements. Based in the DC Metro region, this role involves collaboration with engineering, program management, and contractors to advance complex and emergency project