Role and Scope of Position:
The MA Environmental Licensing and Permitting (L&P) Associate Specialist is responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and substations. The L&P Associate Specialist is involved in the planning, scheduling and implementation of utility projects and is responsible for minimizing environmental liability and ensuring compliance.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Environmental Licensing & Permitting (L&P) team in Westwood, MA. The L&P Associate Specialist is responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and substations. The L&P Associate Specialist is involved in the planning, scheduling and implementation of utility projects and is responsible for minimizing environmental liability and ensuring compliance.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• 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.
• Professional certification not required, but desired (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training not required, but desired.
• Working knowledge of GIS is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required.

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and/or Connecticut required.
• Energy-utility environmental permitting experience, preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

• 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, wetlands resources, shore land areas, cultural resources, threatened, rare and endangered species, local ordinances and traffic.
• Ensuring compliance relative to erosion and sediment protection measures.
• The L&P Associate Specialist may conduct environmental assessments/field inspections, assist in soil and groundwater management, attend public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
• The L&P Associate Specialist will work closely alongside both internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Communicates environmental requirements throughout the organization.
• Ensures environmental compliance throughout the Eversource System by representing the Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Department on project teams.