Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist

LaBella Associates•Orange, CT

3d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

LaBella is seeking an Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist for its Environmental Division within the Utility Program Management Department. The specialist would ideally work as an embedded LaBella employee within United Illuminating’s environmental and permitting group, managing a portfolio of environmental compliance and permitting efforts and supporting UI’s initiatives and strategic vision. The role involves environmental compliance programs, including waste management, soil spoils management, and spill response and reporting, as well as permitting for UI capital projects. It includes overseeing or assisting with studies and preparing licensing and permit applications to obtain regulatory approvals, and ensuring compliance with permit and licensing requirements during construction and restoration. The position requires project management, client coordination, regulatory agency engagement, document and data management, and communication with technical and non-technical audiences. Some travel within Connecticut may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or a related science.
5 to 10 years of experience in environmental compliance, project permitting, wetland delineation, and jurisdictional determinations of freshwater wetlands and streams; other related experience may be considered.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to environmental compliance, wetlands, streams, and protected species.
Familiarity with erosion and sediment control and best management practices.
Ability to review, edit, and provide quality assurance and quality control for deliverables.
Experience with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, stormwater management, and waste characterization.
Thorough knowledge of waste management, including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
Thorough knowledge of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) regulations, including DEEP’s Release-Based Cleanup Program.
Knowledge of project siting and regulatory compliance, including statutory and regulatory requirements such as Connecticut Siting Council requirements for transmission line and generation construction, and stream, wetland, and stormwater regulations.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Effective problem-solving skills, including obtaining, researching, and analyzing data, drawing inferences, and making recommendations.
Ability to work proactively and independently toward goals with moderate guidance.
Ability to manage projects, work directly with clients, and maintain client relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility projects or direct experience in the utility industry.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental compliance programs, including waste management and soil spoils management.
Respond to spills from UI-owned electrical equipment and coordinate environmental spill response and remediation contractors.
Complete required regulatory reporting for spills from UI-owned electrical equipment.
Manage environmental permitting efforts for large- and small-scale utility projects.
Coordinate project development work, including outside consultant deliverables, task completion, regulatory applicability, scheduling, and product reviews.
Support project teams in timely preparation of license and permit applications and completion of implementation and compliance activities.
Prepare or review sections of licensing and implementation documents under leadership supervision.
Assist in preparing responses to regulatory agencies and the public, and prepare responses where appropriate.
Manage data and documents related to stakeholder communication, project schedules, licensing issues, studies, and expenditures.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
Review environmental regulatory correspondence, subcontractor reports, and permit applications.
Review stream, wetland, and vernal pool surveys and delineations in accordance with USACE guidance.
Provide guidance to junior staff.
Establish daily work priorities, plan assignments, and organize work.
Travel within Connecticut as required.