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Responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related to work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and substations. The Specialist level is involved in the planning, scheduling and implementation of utility projects and is responsible for minimizing environmental liability and ensuring compliance.
Job Responsibility:
Conceptualize and execute plans and permitting strategies
Interact with regulatory agencies
Ensure strict compliance with all state, federal and local regulations and permits
Forge relationships with regulators and key stakeholders, while balancing the needs of the company
Build strong collaborative working relationship with project managers and utility operations
Manage environmental consultants and vendors
Manage budgets and contracts, including preparation of specifications and bid documents, RFP coordination, service requisitions and invoicing
Responsibilities include land use permitting for land disturbance, inland/coastal wetland resource areas, cultural resources, threatened, rare and endangered species, local ordinances and traffic
Ensuring compliance relative to erosion and sediment protection measures
Provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services
Work closely alongside both internal and external cross-functional teams
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts required
Basic knowledge of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy in Massachusetts
Familiarity with the following agencies and their responsibilities: USACE, EPA, MassDEP, NHESP, and local conservation commissions
Strong communication and collaboration skills are required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive schedules simultaneously
Valid driver’s license required
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Nice to have:
Professional certification not required, but desired (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training preferred