Environmental Permitting Specialist - Utilities Projects

ERM; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is hiring Environmental Permitting Specialists to support client operations in Albany, Syracuse, or Buffalo, NY. The role will manage environmental licensing and permitting for electric and gas projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements from initiation through construction.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, 3–5 years of permitting experience, and strong knowledge of regulations; familiarity with GIS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental/civil engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in permitting, preferably related to electric and/or gas utility projects.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental licensing and permitting regulatory requirements.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with GIS.

Responsibilities

• Review electric, gas and facility capital improvement projects and facility modifications to evaluate potential impacts on the environment and the need for regulatory permits and/or authorizations
• Oversee clients’ field operations, including the management and documentation of site visits, to monitor and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal and company requirements
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current and proposed federal, state and local regulations and clients’ Environmental Procedures to ensure client is compliant with environmental legislation and regulations
• Train and motivate engineering and specific corporate-based personnel to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations, and clients Environmental Procedures. This includes providing technical guidance, support and coaching to share knowledge and develop technical understanding of environmental requirements
• Successfully manage permitting within project schedules
• Review and manage environmental aspects of projects during design and construction.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

ERM is hiring Environmental Permitting Specialists to support client operations in Albany, Syracuse, or Buffalo, NY. The role will manage environmental licensing and permitting for electric and gas projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements from initiation through construction.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, 3–5 years of permitting experience, and strong knowledge of regulations; familiarity with GIS,