Environmental Permitting Lead: Strategy & Delivery

DDS Companies; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K with match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Pay

Life and AD&D coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

HSA and FSA Accounts

Comprehensive Training Programs

Job summary

The DDS Companies is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to lead permitting efforts from strategy through approval—helping clients move complex infrastructure, utility, renewable energy, and development projects forward while balancing regulatory requirements, project goals, and environmental stewardship.

You’ll manage strategy, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships, mentor staff, and coordinate with agencies and clients to deliver project-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, Community Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of environmental consulting and project management experience.
• Experience navigating federal, state, and local environmental permitting processes.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and floodplain management.
• Experience preparing permit applications and supporting environmental review processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering, construction, and design plans.
• Strong communication, organization, technical judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS or environmental screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting strategy, project planning, schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, and internal technical teams.
• Anticipate permitting risks, solve problems early, and keep projects moving toward approval.
• Track performance, manage documentation, and support clear reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and agencies.
• Translate complex permitting requirements into practical, project-ready solutions.
• Guide project managers and technical staff with clarity, accountability, and sound decision-making.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Regulatory expertise

Leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Environmental screening tools

Job description

The DDS Companies is seeking an Environmental Permitting Lead to lead permitting efforts from strategy through approval—helping clients move complex infrastructure, utility, renewable energy, and development projects forward while balancing regulatory requirements, project goals, and environmental stewardship.

You’ll manage strategy, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships, mentor staff, and coordinate with agencies and clients to deliver project-ready solutions.