Water/Wastewater Permitting Lead (DC Metro)

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Alexandria, Columbia, Washington (VA, MD, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell seeks an Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Specialist (Water / Wastewater) to lead NEPA compliance, 404/106 permitting, and regulatory engagement across DC Metro and surrounding areas. You will guide project teams, coordinate agencies, and drive permit strategies while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience in compliance and permitting, with strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex regulatory processes across

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of related work experience in compliance & permitting
• Experience with NEPA, 404 and 106 permitting and endangered species considerations
• Familiarity with DC/Maryland/Virginia permitting processes and agencies

Responsibilities

• Review technical work by junior staff
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses; align with legal requirements
• Prepare and submit permit applications per regs
• Conduct environmental audits and reporting for compliance
• Provide compliance reporting to stakeholders
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies to resolve issues
• Assist in risk reduction and planning to protect schedules
• Develop tools and standards to improve efficiency
• Mentor team members when needed

Skills

NEPA compliance

Permitting strategy

Regulatory negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Brown and Caldwell seeks an Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Specialist (Water / Wastewater) to lead NEPA compliance, 404/106 permitting, and regulatory engagement across DC Metro and surrounding areas. You will guide project teams, coordinate agencies, and drive permit strategies while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience in compliance and permitting, with strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex regulatory processes across