Senior Environmental Project Leader - Permitting & Wetlands

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 240,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual & holidays
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Virginia is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Scientist / Planner with a strong technical background to lead environmental efforts for infrastructure projects. You will mentor staff, oversee project scopes, and coordinate with regulators, clients, and multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years managing permitting, ecological assessments, and compliance, with certifications such as PWS/PWD/CWB and GIS

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience managing environmental permitting, natural resource, ecological assessment, and compliance projects.
  • Experience with permitting strategy development, environmental reviews, and ecological resource studies.
  • Ability to lead, mentor staff, and manage project scopes and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental discipline team and drive growth of the Environmental Practice in VA/mid-Atlantic.
  • Develop permitting strategies and coordinate environmental reviews for multiple project types.
  • Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory documentation; ensure QA/QC.

Skills

Project management
Client development
Regulatory coordination
Technical writing
Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Natural Resource Management, or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Virginia is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Scientist / Planner with a strong technical background to lead environmental efforts for infrastructure projects. You will mentor staff, oversee project scopes, and coordinate with regulators, clients, and multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years managing permitting, ecological assessments, and compliance, with certifications such as PWS/PWD/CWB and GIS

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