SOFT's client, located in Waltham, MA is looking for a Utility Permitting Specialist for a long term contract assignment. 5+ years of experience, preferably in environmental regulation, permitting, construction, government, business, project management or related field is required for this position.
We are seeking a seasoned professional who is passionate about building the energy infrastructure of the future. The Permits Specialist will be responsible for helping to manage the permitting process for complex, electric capital projects in New England. In this role, the Specialist will manage the timely permit approval process, as well as build, develop, and maintain internal and external relationships with key stakeholders that support the state permitting processes. The successful candidate will ensure that identified permits applications are filed, paid, tracked, and comply with permitting agency requirements.Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project team members and consultants. Provide coordination, guidance and oversight to ensure that high-quality permit applications are filed, paid, tracked and approved in a timely manner to reduce delays and reputational harm
- Coordinate the collection of information necessary for these applications and assist with data collection for and the preparation of any assessments, reviews, or reports
- Build a trusted and collaborative relationship with agency staff, that is in line with company expectations and standards, and serve as a principal point of contact
- Schedule and attend periodic meetings with agency staff to identify emerging issues and develop strategies to track issues until final resolution
- Track incoming issues raised by permitting agencies
- Troubleshoot high-value permits when approvals are delayed or need to be expedited
- Attend internal meetings to understand scope of the project portfolio
- Complete all other activities, including facilitating the timely payment of permitting fees, ensuring requirements of permit conditions are met to ensure timely and efficient completion of the permit and receipt of completion by state agency
- Stay current on changes at the state and district level and communicate updates to internal stakeholders
- Ensure approved permits are saved in a repository for easy access across users
- Explore opportunities to develop permitting efficiencies
Experience:
- Knowledge of agency permitting processes, particularly at the Massachusetts Departments of Transportation and Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and/or regional rail agencies
- Technical ability to understand construction plans, detect work zones and identify infrastructure
- Familiarity with road trenching and paving practices
- Project management skills and demonstrated history of delivering assigned tasks
- History of building strong business relationships and consensus across stakeholders
- Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills, and the ability to write reports and develop presentations for internal and external senior leaders
- Good organizational skills and an ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of Maximo or other work management software preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience, preferably in environmental regulation, permitting, construction, government, business, project management or related field
- Direct experience working with electric utilities and other energy industry stakeholders; an understanding of the utility regulatory environment, preferred
- Demonstrated track record of building relationships with cross-functional teams in ambiguous or uncertain environments
Pay: From $70.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- environmental regulation, : 5 years (Required)
- MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge of Maximo : 5 years (Required)
- permit processes, at the MA Departments of Transportation: 5 years (Required)
- Utility : 8 years (Required)
- permitting, construction, government: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Valid driver’s license (Required)
Location:
- Waltham, MA 02452 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waltham, MA 02452
