Senior NEPA Specialist / Permitting Project Manager

Trc Companies, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off 15–25 days

Job summary

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global environmental and engineering firm. We are seeking one or more Regulatory Permitting Project Manager(s) to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in West Virginia.

Successful candidates will lead permitting for site development, transportation, energy projects, and climate resiliency programs, coordinating with federal, state and local agencies while guiding a team of scientists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years post-degree experience.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and permitting regulations.
• Experience with MEPA, NEPA, and related permitting.
• Experience with environmental justice analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage teams of scientists and coordinate field work.
• Licenses such as AICP or PWS desirable.
• Experience in sustainability and climate adaptation is a plus.
• Customer relationship management and win-work opportunities support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in regulatory permitting for site development, transportation, energy-related (electric transmission and renewable energy), climate adaptation and resiliency, and pipeline projects.
• Manage permitting projects at federal, state, and local level with a strong track record of success.
• Prepare permit applications, scientific reports, and environmental impact statements.
• Direct and support technical staff, interact with clients, stakeholders, and contractors, and manage budgets, invoicing, schedules, and subcontractors, and support proposals and cost estimates.
• Direct experience with MEPA reviews, MassDEP, and other New England permitting programs, including related acts and analyses.

Skills

Regulatory permitting

Project management

Environmental planning

Strong communication

MEPA knowledge

Team leadership

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you’lldiscover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

We are seeking one or more Regulatory Permitting Project Manager(s)to join our Permitting, Planning and Licensing team in West Virginia. Successful candidate(s) will be enthusiastic about their work, driven by intellectual curiosity, and strives to work collaboratively to best serve our clients and help create the future of our communities in meaningful and sustainable ways.

The ideal candidate(s) would be a highly motivated self-starter(s) with interest in growing the environmental planning services throughout Massachusetts and the southern New England area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in regulatory permitting for a wide variety of site development, transportation, energy-related (electric transmission and renewable energy (wind/solar)), climate adaptation and resiliency, and pipeline projects.
• Manage permitting projects at the federal, state, and local level with a strong track record of success.
• Prepare permit applications, scientific reports, and environmental impact statements.
• Be able to effectively direct and support other technical staff, interact with clients, stakeholders, and contractors, and manage budgets, invoicing, accounts receivable, schedules, and subcontractors, and support proposals and cost estimates.
• Direct experience with MEPA reviews, MassDEP, and other New England states- permitting programs, such as Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Chapter 91, NEPA reviews, federal Clean Water Act and related permitting (Sections 404, 10, 408), federal or state Section 401 Water Quality Certification), and socioeconomic and Environmental Justice analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering, environmental/transportation planning, environmental policy, natural resources, or related field, and 8-plus years of post-degree experience.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies, including USACE, MEPA, Massachusetts DEP, Mass CZM, local Conservation Commissions, MassDOT, and Massport.
• Familiarity and experience preparing MEPA and NEPA documentation including ENFs, EIRs, CATEXs, EAs, and EISs.
• Experience addressing environmental justice requirements of state and federal permitting processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and technical communication skills are mandatory.
• The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials is also required.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
• Ability to manage teams of scientists performing field surveys and data collection and coordinating the work of other team members.
• Previous project or staff management experience is highly desirable.
• AICP, PWS, or other professional licenses or certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with sustainability and climate adaptation and resiliency planning is a plus.
• Ability to support the team with the generation of new business development opportunities, preparing winning proposals, and client relationship management.

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $152,276.80 /Yr.