Senior Environmental & Permitting Consultant

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental & Permitting Consultant for local offices in either Shelton, Connecticut or Orange, Connecticut. The role would provide oversight and assistance for utility-related operations and capital projects. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations including, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The Lead Consultant will coordinate with local, state and federal regulators and other stakeholders such as the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP), State Historic Preservation Office, CT Siting Council, Department of Transportation (CT DOT), and others to ensure that our utility clients maintain continuous regulatory and permitting awareness and compliance. The Lead Consultant is responsible for ensuring robust and compliant spill response, waste and material management, environmental reporting), as well as continuous monitoring for environmental risk factors and coordination of necessary communications and risk mitigation response. This position will also require close attention to changing environmental regulations and changes proposed through House Bills and Public Acts.The Lead Consultant would work closely with other Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers, Outreach and Energy Land Management staff, in addition to design and consulting engineers, during project design process to ensure all environmental permitting and compliance requirements are met.Key Responsibilities: Support CT Siting Council applications, reporting requirements and conditions Oversee construction and ensure compliance with permitsReview Engineering drawings, reports, plans and permit applicationsCommunicate with regulatory agencies and stakeholdersPrepare Request for Proposal packages and support that processProvide written comments regarding regulatory changesSPCC SupportRCRA Hazardous Waste RequirementsUniversal, TSCA, Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Waste Management Disposal Support Invoicing and Proposal reviewContracts ManagementContractor management-billing and field Spill Management - on-call spill response, reporting Storm Duty Response RoleProtected Species and other wildlife management EMS/Compliance AuditsSpoils Management Program SupportConstruction Field oversight of material management and permit complianceStay engaged with the latest CTDEEP regulations (RBCRs), permit updatesQualifications and Background5-7 years of environmental compliance fieldBachelors Degree in an environmental related majorKnowledge/experience with local, state and federal permits and regulationsKnowledge/experience working with contaminated environmental media, such as soil and groundwaterConstruction and/or remediation oversight field experienceExcellent writing skillsGood understanding of regulatory affairsExperience managing environmental compliance for construction projectsFamiliarity with CTDEEP permits and RBCRsPreferred Qualification:Masters in an environmental related fieldPE, LEP, CHMM or CESQP certificationRCRA/CDOT TrainingKnowledge or experience working with protected species, wetlands, sensitive resources#LI-JA1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-05