We are seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our team at Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. in the Lynchburg/Gretna/Roanoke area. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting, with a strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations. Our ideal candidate has an established work ethic with the ability to work independently and also with team members, and a willingness to engage on a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of environmental permits for Civil Engineering projects including
- Joint Permit Applications (JPA)
- Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Special Use Permits (SUP)
- Monitor permit conditions and deadlines and ensure timely renewal and compliance reporting.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on environmental permitting matters.
- Prepare and submit permit applications, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance documents.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate the permitting process.
- Frequent travel and/or field work to our clients’ sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting.
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes.
- Must have strong technical writing skills, and the ability to read Civil Engineering drawings.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Valid driver’s license with good driving history.
Preferred Qualifications
- Has established relationships with state and federal regulatory agency personnel.
- Experience with the formation of stream and wetland banking instruments is a plus!
We value diversity and are committed to hiring the best applicants for our engineering practice, and therefore we encourage minorities, women, and other underserved groups to apply. Compensation includes paid leave, health insurance with a health savings account (HSA), 401k with a company match, free group life insurance, an incentive program and much more. Hurt & Proffitt is 100% employee-owned, allowing us to focus on our customers and staff rather than shareholders. We are committed to our clients, and committed to performing meaningful work that impacts our communities. If you feel you meet these requirements, please submit your cover letter, completed application, and resume here.
