Job Description
Environmental Permitting Specialist
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
A leading national environmental, engineering, and consulting organization is seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist to support its growing Energy & Utility Engineering group. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong regulatory knowledge, multi-state permitting experience, and demonstrated field capabilities—including wetland and stream delineations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare federal, state, and local permit applications, including NPDES, ESCGPs, Chapter 102/105, GP-5/GP-11, SWPPP, and other stormwater/earth disturbance permits across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Conduct wetland and stream delineations in accordance with USACE standards, including field assessments, data sheets, flagging, mapping, and reporting.
Support environmental reviews, desktop studies, and due-diligence documentation for pipeline, gas distribution, electric utility, and infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with internal engineering, survey, environmental, and E&S design teams to ensure accurate permitting and documentation.
Communicate with regulatory agencies (PADEP, ODNR, OEPA, WVDEP, USACE, and local conservation districts) to facilitate approvals and respond to information requests.
Prepare environmental reports, impact summaries, supporting calculations, and compliance plans.
Track permit status, regulatory changes, deadlines, and project requirements across multiple states.
Assist with erosion and sediment control reviews, construction oversight, and field inspections as needed.
Participate in client meetings, project planning discussions, and proposal development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
2+ years of environmental permitting experience; utility, pipeline, or infrastructure permitting strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience conducting wetland and stream delineations using the USACE 1987 Manual and Regional Supplements.
Working knowledge of permitting programs in PA, OH, and WV.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to conduct regular fieldwork, including travel throughout PA/OH/WV.
FERC experience or knowledge is a plus.
