Hybrid Environmental Permitting & Planning Specialist

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Pre-employment drug screen

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Glen Allen, Virginia, is seeking an Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support environmental planning, permitting, due diligence, and regulatory compliance for renewable energy and utility projects.

The role offers hybrid work and a full-time schedule, with opportunities to work with experienced professionals. Responsibilities include developing permit strategies, conducting Phase I ESAs, GIS-based reviews, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Urban Planning, Geology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, permitting, planning, compliance, or related field.
• Understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience compiling environmental data and preparing technical reports.
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental planning and permitting for energy, utility, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain permit matrices, permitting schedules, and regulatory tracking tools.
• Conduct environmental constraints analyses and identify permitting risks and regulatory requirements.
• Perform desktop environmental reviews using GIS, public databases, and environmental mapping.
• Research federal, state, and local permitting requirements and prepare permit packages.
• Coordinate with project managers, scientists, engineers, and SMEs to support development.
• Prepare environmental reports, memos, permit matrices, and agency correspondence.
• Identify constraints for wetlands, streams, species, cultural resources, and land use.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Glen Allen, Virginia, is seeking an Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to support environmental planning, permitting, due diligence, and regulatory compliance for renewable energy and utility projects.

The role offers hybrid work and a full-time schedule, with opportunities to work with experienced professionals. Responsibilities include developing permit strategies, conducting Phase I ESAs, GIS-based reviews, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely