Senior Environmental Permitting Lead - Energy Infrastructure

Eversource; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource in Massachusetts seeks a senior environmental professional responsible for all phases of environmental planning, permitting and compliance for transmission and distribution projects. The role emphasizes managing complex permitting programs, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in energy-utility environmental permitting, strong technical writing, and experience with federal permitting programs

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with project teams, attorneys, consultants and regulators.
• Experience with environmental permitting processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution projects.
• Monitor and ensure environmental compliance across the Eversource system.
• Represent Environmental Affairs on project teams and at public meetings.
• Coordinate with agencies and stakeholders on permits and reviews.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Communications

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Eversource in Massachusetts seeks a senior environmental professional responsible for all phases of environmental planning, permitting and compliance for transmission and distribution projects. The role emphasizes managing complex permitting programs, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in energy-utility environmental permitting, strong technical writing, and experience with federal permitting programs