Natural Resources Permitting Specialist

Fuss & O'Neill
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / yr
paid time off, remote work
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
59 Elm Street (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2025
Description Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That's what it takes to work at Fuss & O'Neill - because that's what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we've prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you've found your future. We're seeking a talented and experienced Natural Resource Permitting Specialist to join our Water Natural Resources (WNR) group in New Haven, Connecticut. In this role, you'll support permitting and wetlands tasks across multiple offices and disciplines, contributing to the successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You'll participate in projects related to coastal and inland development planning, energy infrastructure, restoration, climate resilience, flood management, and dam repair/removal; and oversee and lead key aspects of permitting and natural resource assessments. Key Responsibilities Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to environmental permitting processes, with a primary focus on Connecticut. Prepare and submit permit applications for coastal and inland projects, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental policies and guidelines. Work closely with regulatory agencies at the state, federal, and local levels to facilitate smooth project approvals and regulatory compliance. Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, ecological assessments, and habitat evaluations for both coastal and inland projects; and mentor early career professionals in conducting these tasks. Lead field surveys and inventories for protected species, invasive plant species, and native plant identification efforts. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting and assessments, with a strong background in regulatory requirements specific to Connecticut and New England. Proven experience working with regulatory agencies, including state, federal, and local Inland Wetland agencies. Proficiency in using GIS, Remote Sensing, or other data analysis/modeling tools. This position may report to either the New Haven, CT or Hartford, CT office. Why You'll Love Working with Us Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy. Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth. Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy. Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges. Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program. About Fuss & O'Neill Fuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs. Our hiring process Stage 1: Applied Stage 2: Initial Screening Stage 3: 1st Interview Stage 4: 2nd Interview (If Applicable) Stage 5: Offer Stage 6: Hired