Licensing Specialist jobs in New Britain, CT

As the supervisor you will lead a team of environmental professionals responsible for environmental permitting and approvals for electric and gas projects in CT. Support team with developing permitting strategies, schedules, budget, and compliance. Represent the Env L&P team at various management and regulator meetings.

Support the team to plan, execute, and obtain necessary approvals for projects in accordance with strict deadlines and within budget, including obtaining resources and coordinating efforts of team members to deliver approvals needed according to plan.

Ensure consistent documentation and compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses.

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Essential Functions

• Conceptualize and execute plans, lead cross-functional teams, interact with regulatory agencies, manage budgets.
• Ensure strict compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.
• Forge relationships with regulators and key stakeholders, while balancing the needs of the company.
• Build strong collaborative working relationship with utility operations leadership.
• Effectively communicate project risks and compliance concerns.
• Manage contracts, including specifications and bid documents, RFP coordination, and managing environmental consultants and vendors.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Strong working knowledge of the permitting process of a wide range of regulatory agencies such as: USACE, CTDEEP and NHPA Section 106, and local environmental rules required.
• Knowledge of transmission/distribution line engineering, substation engineering, transmission/distribution line construction, substation construction or transmission system planning is strongly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Experience:

• Eight (8) plus years of experience with a minimum of five (5) years utility experience (in either industry or consulting)
• Three (3) years supervising environmental professionals (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $128,000 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.