Permitting Specialist – Transportation​/Environmental Planning

We are seeking a detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to support transportation and environmental planning projects. This role provides permit management, regulatory guidance, and project coordination for infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental requirements.

• Manage permit applications and environmental documentation for transportation and land-use projects.
• Oversee natural resource and environmental planning projects, including wetlands, streams, habitats, and shoreline assessments.
• Research, interpret, and apply environmental regulations and critical area codes to support project compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal representatives, and internal project teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Draft, develop, and submit proposals, reports, and technical documents related to permitting and environmental planning.
• Track project scopes, budgets, and timelines to support project management and delivery.
• Provide solutions for land use planning and environmental compliance challenges, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Support planning, scheduling, and coordination for field staff performing assessments and inspections.
• Act as a key liaison between project leads, internal teams, and external stakeholders to streamline communication and decision-making.

• Experience in transportation or transit project permitting.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Transportation, Planning, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in environmental consulting, permitting, or transportation project support.
• Experience managing permit applications and regulatory compliance for local, state, or federal agencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

• Experience coordinating with tribal, state, or federal agencies.
• Environmental field experience (wetland, stream, habitat, or shoreline assessments).
• Background in project administration, budgeting, and scheduling.