Senior Environmental Permitting Lead (Hybrid)

Eversource; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead environmental planning and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects, including transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal, state and local permitting programs, strong technical writing, and the ability to work with project teams, attorneys, consultants and regulators.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to "think on your feet" are required.
• Must have technical writing skills and work independently with project teams, attorneys, consultants, utilities and regulators.
• Experience managing environmental permitting programs under federal and state programs, plus local permitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation for 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 for services.
• Monitor regulatory agencies for new rules and policies.
• Communicate environmental requirements across the organization.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Technical writing

Independent work

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Eversource in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead environmental planning and compliance for major energy infrastructure projects, including transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal, state and local permitting programs, strong technical writing, and the ability to work with project teams, attorneys, consultants and regulators.