Senior Wetlands 404 Permitting Specialist

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is seeking a senior environmental engineer to support state and federal clients in implementing Section 404 and related regulatory requirements.

You will lead projects, coordinate with ERG's technical teams, draft permits, conduct economic analyses, and build strong relationships with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies. A strong background in environmental engineering and regulatory affairs is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, civil, or water resources engineering or natural science
• At least 10 years of relevant experience related to Section 404 permits and wetlands regulations
• Familiarity with NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Rivers and Harbors Act
• Strong project management skills
• Effective communicator and technical writer
• Experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers and coordinating with agencies
• Understanding of mitigation and 404 rules
• Knowledge of public participation and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and ERG's technical teams to support state and federal clients implement Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requirements
• Draft 404 permits or similar state permits for applicants for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., or similar state permits for non-waters of the U.S.
• Manage projects, including staffing, scheduling, and budgeting
• Develop and provide training, tools, templates, and guidance to enable state and federal clients to increase efficiency and achieve implementation goals
• Support regulatory development, including rule development, response to public comments, and economic analyses
• Cultivate relationships with new and existing state and federal customers

Skills

Environmental engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or natural science

Job description

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is seeking a senior environmental engineer to support state and federal clients in implementing Section 404 and related regulatory requirements.

You will lead projects, coordinate with ERG's technical teams, draft permits, conduct economic analyses, and build strong relationships with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies. A strong background in environmental engineering and regulatory affairs is required.