Permitting Specialist – Natural Resources & Resilience

Description

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.

As a Natural Resource Permitting Specialist, you will play a vital role in interpreting federal, state, and local regulations, preparing permit applications, and ensuring compliance across diverse environmental engineering projects. You’ll collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams while also mentoring junior staff.

This position offers the opportunity to lead and oversee permitting efforts and natural resource assessments, contributing to projects that support ecological protection and sustainable development. Your work will span coastal and inland development planning, energy infrastructure, habitat restoration, climate resilience, flood management, and dam repair / removal.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulatory requirements to environmental permitting processes in New England, with a primary focus on Connecticut .
• Prepare and submit permit applications for coastal and inland projects, ensuring compliance with Connecticut DEEP programs (e.g., Inland Wetlands & Watercourses, Tidal Wetlands, Structures, Dredging & Fill, and 401 Water Quality Certifications), as well as federal requirements (e.g., USACE Section 404 / 10, NEPA, and CEPA).
• Work closely with regulatory agencies at the state, federal, and local levels to facilitate project approvals and maintain compliance.
• Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, ecological assessments, and habitat evaluations for both coastal and inland projects.
• Lead field surveys and inventories for protected species, invasive plant species, and native plant identification efforts.
• Mentor junior staff, guiding their fieldwork and permitting activities and assisting with data analysis and report preparation.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams for permitting tasks and provide support across various environmental and engineering disciplines.
• Participate in projects related to coastal and inland development planning, energy infrastructure, restoration, climate resilience, flood management, and dam repair / removal.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

This position may report to either the New Haven, CT or Hartford, CT office.

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.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Schedule Flexibility : Customize your work schedule to fit your life.

Paid Time Off : Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

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