Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist
LaBella Associates
Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist
LaBella Associates
Architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, planning services
LaBella Associates · Orange, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02
Salary: USD 65,000–85,000
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Environmental
LaBella is currently seeking an Environmental Compliance Permitting Specialist to join our Environmental Division within our Utility Program Management Department. This Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist would ideally become an embedded LaBella employee within United Illuminating's (UI) environmental & permitting group and become proficient managing a portfolio of UI's environmental compliance & permitting efforts. The Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist will be an integral member of the UI team, directly supporting initiatives and helping UI implement its strategic vision. The proper candidate should be self-sufficient, have experience managing projects, working directly with clients and maintaining client relationships. This position creates an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to establish themselves within a growing and stable company while working within a corporate culture that encourages professional growth in a positive environment.
Duties:
The Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist will assist UI with both environmental compliance programs as well as assisting with the permitting process for UI's capital project portfolio. For environmental related tasks, this position will be responsible for assisting UI with waste management, soil spoils management and spill response & reporting. For permitting related tasks, the position will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with all necessary studies and the preparation of licensing and permitting applications to obtain regulatory approvals for UI construction projects. This position will ensure compliance with regulatory permit and licensing requirements during project construction and restoration activities.
Responsibilities:
• Manage environmental compliance programs such as waste management and soil spoils management.
• Responds to spills from UI owned electrical equipment including coordination with environmental spill response / remediation contractors.
• Conduct all required regulatory reporting for spills from UI owned electrical equipment.
• Manage environmental permitting efforts on large and small-scale utility projects.
• Assist in coordinating the work for all aspects of project development, including outside consultant deliverables, (monitor task completion, applicability to regulatory requirements, assist in scheduling and drafting product reviews).
• Provide overall support to the project teams to ensure timely preparation of acceptable license and permit application material and completion of implementation and compliance activities.
• Prepare and/or review sections of various licensing and implementation documents under the supervision of leadership.
• Assist in preparation of responses to regulatory agencies and the public and prepare responses where appropriate.
• Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communication, project schedules, licensing issues, studies and expenditures.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
• Review environmental regulatory correspondence, subcontractor reports and permit applications.
• Review stream/wetland/vernal pool surveys and delineations following in accordance with USACE guidance.
• Thorough knowledge of waste management including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) regulations including DEEP’s Release-Based Cleanup Program.
• Knowledge of, project siting and regulatory compliance. Direct with the utility industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements, including but not limited to Connecticut Siting Council for transmission line and generation construction, stream, wetland, and stormwater regulations.
• Writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective problem-solving skills with ability to obtain, research and analyze data; draw inferences; and make recommendations to provide guidance to the project teams; provide guidance to junior staff.
• Ability to establish daily work priorities, plan assignments, and organize work.
• Self-motivated and proactive in achieving goals without being asked and performing the job with moderate guidance.
• Some travel within Connecticut may be required.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
• Minimum BS in Environmental Engineering, Science, Ecology, Biology, or related science.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in environmental compliance, project permitting, wetland delineation, jurisdictional determinations of freshwater wetlands and streams. Experience in utility project experience a plus. Other relatable experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to environmental compliance, wetlands, stream and protected species.
• Familiarity with Erosion and Sediment Control, Best Management Practices.
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
• Experience with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, stormwater management, and waste characterization.
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
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