About this role
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. Fuss & O’Neill is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Leader to join our growing Water and Natural Resources team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional to play a key role in leading Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities while working alongside multidisciplinary project teams on a diverse range of infrastructure, restoration, and redevelopment projects. You will lead Massachusetts environmental permitting projects from early permitting strategies and application development through agency coordination and approval. You will work directly with our diverse team of scientists, engineers, planners, and designers and coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies to help move projects forward toward implementation. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Massachusetts environmental regulations, demonstrated experience leading permit submissions, and the judgment and project management skills needed to successfully lead multiple projects and permitting efforts at the same time. Lead Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities, serving as a technical and project management resource for permitting strategy, application preparation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance Manage the review, preparation, and submission of environmental permit applications for a variety of projects and project types Navigate and manage permitting requirements under regulations including: Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Massachusetts Endangered Species Act Chapter 91 Section 401 Water Quality Certification USACE Sections 404/10/408 Other applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations Coordinate closely with regulatory agencies, municipalities, project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to support timely and successful permit approvals Develop permitting strategies and help project teams understand environmental regulatory requirements and their potential impact on project schedules and design Develop and oversee project budgets and schedules associated with permitting and natural resources work Coordinate wetland delineations, natural resources evaluations, field studies, and other technical investigations necessary to support permitting and environmental compliance Support projects involving ecological restoration, infrastructure repairs and replacements, bridges, culverts, dams, redevelopment, and other water and infrastructure improvements Manage multiple permitting projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations Build and maintain productive relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies, municipalities, regional planning agencies, watershed groups, and other stakeholders Mentor and train early-career natural resources professionals in environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, and project management Collaborate with Fuss & O’Neill’s multidisciplinary teams to integrate natural resources and permitting considerations into project planning and design. Projects You’ll Support You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects across Massachusetts, including: Bridge and culvert repairs and replacements Dam and water infrastructure projects Ecological restoration Multi-use trail improvements Redevelopment Roadway improvements Current project needs include Massachusetts small bridge repair/replacements, rail trail improvements, and roadway reconstruction projects.