Senior Environmental Permitting Lead

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Environmental Permitting Lead to oversee permitting, diligence, and regulatory compliance for major energy infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with state and federal agencies and lead public meetings, ensuring environmental responsibilities are integrated from planning through construction.

The Senior role requires 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong writing and communication skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field; five or more years of environmental permitting experience.
• Experience with federal and state permitting programs and regulatory compliance.
• Strong report writing and communication skills; ability to work with project teams and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting, due diligence, and regulatory compliance for major energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage or lead projects under federal permitting programs (CWA, NEPA/Section 7) and state programs.
• Attend public meetings/hearings and oversee contracts with consultants and attorneys.
• Ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Project management

Public meetings/ hearings

Communication skills

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Environmental Permitting Lead to oversee permitting, diligence, and regulatory compliance for major energy infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with state and federal agencies and lead public meetings, ensuring environmental responsibilities are integrated from planning through construction.

The Senior role requires 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong writing and communication skills, and a valid driver's license.