We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Permitting Specialist to join our team at K&A Engineering in
Rochester, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - Review Project scope and determine applicable permits. This is inclusive of municipal building permits, variances, special use permits, agency stream, wetlands, PSC Article VII or Part 102, CT-Siting Counsel, Army Corps, Natural Heritage or SHPO consultation, coastal zone development, DOT, FAA, etc.
- Develops or coordinates the development of the required environmental permits
- Manages progress against plans, performs risk assessment and take action to mitigate risk
- Verifies project adherence to federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements
- Participates in project teams and participating in regular program/project planning, execution and delivery team meetings
- Represents the company at public or regulatory meetings
- Reviews and comments on proposed laws and regulations as they apply to company operations
- Manages or oversees implementation and inspection of wildlife, agriculture or wetland mitigation/management plans, and other regulatory requirements of permits which extend beyond construction phase of project
- Develops or oversees the development of SWPPPs
- Escalates issues when necessary
- Conducts SWPPP inspections, oversees contracted SWPPP inspectors or environmental monitors, and conducts environmental inspections at construction projects
What we're looking for:- 5+ years of experience obtaining Environmental Regulatory Permits with state, federal and municipal agencies to achieve permits to meet project goals and execution schedules
- Experienced in the drafting, editing and interpreting studies for the development, submission and acquisition of certificates to build or other regulatory filings
- Experience working in team environment to site facilities in the energy sector minimizing environmental, visual and customer impacts considering the companies and projects business requirements
- PE and PMP Preferred
- Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG
Pay Range: $83,000-$104,000/annually 
