Environmental Planning & Permitting Lead — Hybrid + Growth

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation

Hybrid work

401(k) Plan & Match

Health, vision & dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks an Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead to steer NEPA and permitting efforts in Tennessee. The role focuses on leadership, client relationships, and strategic growth within the Environmental Planning market.

The candidate should bring 10+ years in NEPA/permitting, strong management skills, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. The position offers a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of NEPA and/or permitting experience.
• Ability to review environmental documents for regulatory completeness.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA and environmental permitting processes.
• Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management and Production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business development, operations and production effort for Environmental Planning and Permitting market.
• Fee proposals, Scope of Work, Budgeting, Invoicing, Financial Forecasting.
• Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications.
• Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes.
• Hire and guide junior staff; provide direction and feedback.
• Act as point of contact for Environmental Planning & Permitting.
• Develop project work plans and scopes of work; manage projects and client relationships.
• Administer quality assurance for project deliverables.
• Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams.
• Ensure staff resources are deployed productively and profitably.
• Conduct regular meetings to balance project needs with staff availability.

Skills

NEPA experience

Permitting experience

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Project management

Production

GIS

MS Office

Adobe

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

GIS

Job description

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks an Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead to steer NEPA and permitting efforts in Tennessee. The role focuses on leadership, client relationships, and strategic growth within the Environmental Planning market.

The candidate should bring 10+ years in NEPA/permitting, strong management skills, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. The position offers a hybrid schedule and competitive compensation.