Senior Environmental Permitting Lead - Hybrid

Eversource Energy; Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Environmental professional to manage permitting and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects across transmission and distribution lines and gas pipelines.

The role requires five plus years of experience with federal and state permitting programs, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to lead project teams including external consultants and regulatory staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or related field.
• Five or more years of environmental permitting experience in MA/NH/CT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under the Clean Water Act and related state programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution projects.
• Respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize liability and ensure compliance.
• Conduct environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.
• Attend public meetings/hearings and oversee contracts and consultants.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate requirements across the organization.
• Represent Environmental Affairs on project teams to ensure system-wide compliance.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Communication

Technical writing

Independent work

Regulatory hearings

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Environmental professional to manage permitting and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects across transmission and distribution lines and gas pipelines.

The role requires five plus years of experience with federal and state permitting programs, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to lead project teams including external consultants and regulatory staff.