Senior Project Manager/ Siting and Permitting Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Project Manager/ Siting and Permitting Specialist | VHB New England based

VHB’s growing New England region is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Environmental Siting and Permitting Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand our established natural science team, siting and permitting energy and state infrastructure projects. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

This is a part-time role with some local travel within region. Potential option for remote based in New England, if meeting all preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities 

• Project and task management of complex environmental permitting and compliance efforts
• Develop Energy Facilities Siting Board/Department of Public Utilities submission materials
• Supervise, coordinate and prepare submission of federal, state and municipal environmental permit applications
• Provide strategic permitting guidance to clients
• Environmental regulatory agency consultations
• Serve as mentor to junior team members

Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be highly motivated and an active team participant
• Must exhibit advanced technical writing skills
• Must possess and maintain working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, with demonstrated expertise in siting and permitting
• Proficiency in siting and permit application preparation mandatory
• Exhibits strong leadership and mentorship skills
• Excels working in a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, plant, soil science, natural science or related field of study, Master’s degree a plus
• 11-15 years of professional environmental consulting experience, with 4 years in environmental siting and permitting, required
• Ability to travel, as needed, to support offices and projects
• Ability to manage projects independently and to serve as a task lead to support other company disciplines

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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