Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Environmental Permitting Lead

Environmental EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeNew Haven, CT, USA$100k - $135k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience managing environmental permit submissions subject to local, state, and federal regulations.
Demonstrated experience with Massachusetts environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks.
Experience managing permitting for a variety of projects, such as ecological restoration, infrastructure repairs, bridges, culverts, dams, or redevelopment.
Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Lead Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities, serving as a technical and project management resource for permitting strategy, application preparation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance.
Manage the review, preparation, and submission of environmental permit applications for a variety of projects and project types.
Navigate and manage permitting requirements under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, Chapter 91, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, USACE Sections 404/10/408, and other applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Coordinate closely with regulatory agencies, municipalities, project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to support timely and successful permit approvals.
Develop permitting strategies and help project teams understand environmental regulatory requirements and their potential impact on project schedules and design.
Develop and oversee project budgets and schedules associated with permitting and natural resources work.
Coordinate wetland delineations, natural resources evaluations, field studies, and other technical investigations necessary to support permitting and environmental compliance.
Support projects involving ecological restoration, infrastructure repairs and replacements, bridges, culverts, dams, redevelopment, and other water and infrastructure improvements.
Manage multiple permitting projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations.
Build and maintain productive relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies, municipalities, regional planning agencies, watershed groups, and other stakeholders.
Mentor and train early-career natural resources professionals in environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, and project management.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate natural resources and permitting considerations into project planning and design.
Contribute to projects across Massachusetts, including bridge and culvert repairs and replacements, dam and water infrastructure projects, ecological restoration, multi-use trail improvements, redevelopment, and roadway improvements; current needs include Massachusetts small bridge repair and replacement, rail trail improvements, and roadway reconstruction projects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with project management software.
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Soil Scientist, or similar professional certification.
Additional working knowledge of environmental regulations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and/or New York.
Established relationships with state agencies, municipalities, regional planning agencies, watershed organizations, or other environmental stakeholders.

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Leader to join our growing Water and Natural Resources team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional to play a key role in leading Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities while working alongside multidisciplinary project teams on a diverse range of infrastructure, restoration, and redevelopment projects.

You will lead Massachusetts environmental permitting projects from early permitting strategies and application development through agency coordination and approval. You will work directly with our diverse team of scientists, engineers, planners, and designers and coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies to help move projects forward toward implementation.

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Massachusetts environmental regulations, demonstrated experience leading permit submissions, and the judgment and project management skills needed to successfully lead multiple projects and permitting efforts at the same time.

Lead Massachusetts natural resources permitting activities, serving as a technical and project management resource for permitting strategy, application preparation, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance
Manage the review, preparation, and submission of environmental permit applications for a variety of projects and project types
Navigate and manage permitting requirements under regulations including:
- Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA)
- Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
- Massachusetts Endangered Species Act
- Chapter 91
- Section 401 Water Quality Certification
- USACE Sections 404/10/408
- Other applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Coordinate closely with regulatory agencies, municipalities, project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to support timely and successful permit approvals
Develop permitting strategies and help project teams understand environmental regulatory requirements and their potential impact on project schedules and design
Develop and oversee project budgets and schedules associated with permitting and natural resources work
Coordinate wetland delineations, natural resources evaluations, field studies, and other technical investigations necessary to support permitting and environmental compliance
Support projects involving ecological restoration, infrastructure repairs and replacements, bridges, culverts, dams, redevelopment, and other water and infrastructure improvements
Manage multiple permitting projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations
Build and maintain productive relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies, municipalities, regional planning agencies, watershed groups, and other stakeholders
Mentor and train early-career natural resources professionals in environmental permitting, regulatory requirements, and project management
Collaborate with Fuss & O’Neill’s multidisciplinary teams to integrate natural resources and permitting considerations into project planning and design.

Projects You’ll Support

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects across Massachusetts, including:

Bridge and culvert repairs and replacements
Dam and water infrastructure projects
Ecological restoration
Multi-use trail improvements
Redevelopment
Roadway improvements

Current project needs include Massachusetts small bridge repair/replacements, rail trail improvements, and roadway reconstruction projects.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources or a related discipline
7+ years of experience managing environmental permit submissions subject to local, state, and federal regulations
Demonstrated experience with Massachusetts environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks
Experience managing permitting for a variety of projects, such as ecological restoration, infrastructure repairs, bridges, culverts, dams, or redevelopment
Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management software is a plus

Preferred:

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Soil Scientist, or similar professional certification
Additional working knowledge of environmental regulations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and/or New York
Established relationships with state agencies, municipalities, regional planning agencies, watershed organizations, or other environmental stakeholders

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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