Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Wethersfield, Connecticut, us, 06129
OverviewABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT
VHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand our established natural science team, 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.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate and prepare submission of federal, state and municipal environmental permit applications
Develop Connecticut Siting Council submission materials
Project and task management of complex environmental permitting and compliance efforts
Serve as mentor to junior team members
Preparation of wetland functional assessments and evaluation of potential project impacts and CT DEEP surveys
Wetland mitigation site evaluation, design, monitoring, and functional assessment
Preparation of soil profile descriptions following USDA NRCS nomenclature
Erosion and sediment control planning
Coordination and preparation of NEPA documents
Environmental regulatory agency consultations
Construction monitoring to confirm adherence to permit conditions
Skills & Abilities
Familiarity with southern New England flora and ability to key out plant species using floristic keys
Familiarity with southern New England fauna and ability to generally assess wildlife habitat quality
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in field settings under a variety of weather conditions alone or with a colleague
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 permitting
Proficiency in 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 required
Master’s degree a plus
11-15 years of professional environmental consulting experience, with 4 years in environmental licensing 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
Professional Member of the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England, or Certified Professional Soil Scientist by the Soil Science Society of America and/or Certified Professional in Soil Erosion Control (CPESC) preferred
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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Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT
VHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand our established natural science team, 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.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate and prepare submission of federal, state and municipal environmental permit applications
Develop Connecticut Siting Council submission materials
Project and task management of complex environmental permitting and compliance efforts
Serve as mentor to junior team members
Preparation of wetland functional assessments and evaluation of potential project impacts and CT DEEP surveys
Wetland mitigation site evaluation, design, monitoring, and functional assessment
Preparation of soil profile descriptions following USDA NRCS nomenclature
Erosion and sediment control planning
Coordination and preparation of NEPA documents
Environmental regulatory agency consultations
Construction monitoring to confirm adherence to permit conditions
Skills & Abilities
Familiarity with southern New England flora and ability to key out plant species using floristic keys
Familiarity with southern New England fauna and ability to generally assess wildlife habitat quality
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in field settings under a variety of weather conditions alone or with a colleague
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 permitting
Proficiency in 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 required
Master’s degree a plus
11-15 years of professional environmental consulting experience, with 4 years in environmental licensing 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
Professional Member of the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England, or Certified Professional Soil Scientist by the Soil Science Society of America and/or Certified Professional in Soil Erosion Control (CPESC) preferred
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.
#LI-TP1
#LI-Hybrid
#J-18808-Ljbffr