Lead Analyst-Environmental & Permitting

United Illuminating; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company is seeking a Lead Analyst - Environmental & Permitting in Orange, CT to oversee environmental compliance and permitting activities supporting utility operations and capital projects. You will manage programs, regulatory reporting, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders to ensure permits are met through project development and construction.

Responsibilities include supporting Connecticut Siting Council processes, reviewing plans for environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental-related field is required.
• 7+ years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental permits and regulations.
• Experience with contaminated environmental media, including soil and groundwater.
• Construction/remediation oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Connecticut Siting Council applications and compliance with approval conditions.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to permits and regulatory requirements.
• Review drawings, reports, and permit applications for environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams on permitting and compliance.
• Prepare and support RFP processes, including proposal and invoice review.
• Draft comments on proposed environmental regulatory or legislative changes for the company.
• Manage environmental programs including SPCC, waste, air emissions, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor spill response activities and incident reporting.
• Conduct compliance audits and support wildlife and sensitive resource requirements.
• Administer contractor and contract management with field permit oversight.

Skills

Regulatory writing

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory reporting

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Lead Analyst - Environmental & Permitting

Location: Orange, CT

Salary Range: $96,400 - $120,500

Schedule: On Site - Office

Job Summary

This role oversees environmental compliance and permitting activities supporting utility operations and capital projects. The position manages environmental programs, regulatory reporting, risk monitoring, and compliance obligations under applicable federal and state requirements. Working with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, project teams, and consultants, this role helps ensure permitting commitments and environmental requirements are met throughout project development and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Connecticut Siting Council applications, reporting obligations, and compliance with approval conditions.


• Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to environmental permits and regulatory requirements.


• Review engineering drawings, reports, plans, and permit applications for environmental compliance considerations.


• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams regarding permitting and compliance activities.


• Prepare and support request-for-proposal processes, including proposal and invoice review.


• Draft comments and responses related to proposed environmental regulatory or legislative changes on behalf of the company.


• Manage environmental programs including SPCC compliance, waste management, air emissions tracking, and regulatory reporting.


• Monitor spill response activities, including on-call support, incident reporting, and storm duty response responsibilities.


• Conduct compliance audits and support spoils management, protected species considerations, wildlife management, and sensitive resource requirements.


• Administer contractor and contract management activities while providing field oversight of material management and permit compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental-related field.


• 7+ years of experience in environmental compliance.


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental permits and regulations.


• Experience working with contaminated environmental media, including soil and groundwater.


• Construction and/or remediation oversight field experience.


• Experience managing environmental compliance requirements for construction projects.


• Understanding of regulatory affairs and environmental compliance obligations.


• Effective technical and regulatory writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an environmental-related field.


• Professional certifications such as PE, LEP, CHMM, or CESQP.


• RCRA and/or CDOT training.


• Knowledge of or experience with protected species, wetlands, and sensitive environmental resources.

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement


• Initiative & Change


• Focused on Results


• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)


• Communication


• Collaboration


• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities


• Generous performance‑based bonuses


• 12% 401(k) match


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

Company

THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

Mobility Information

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