Environmental Specialist, Licensing & Permitting
06/30/2025Locations South Hooksett, New Hampshire
Job Description
Environmental Specialist, Licensing & Permitting
06/30/2025Locations: South Hooksett, New Hampshire
Our Team:We have an exciting opportunity to join the Environmental Licensing & Permitting (L&P) team in Hooksett, NH.
The L&P Specialist is responsible for environmental permitting and regulatory compliance related to vegetation management and energy infrastructure projects (electric transmission and distribution) in NH. The L&P Specialist is involved in the planning, scheduling and implementation of utility projects and is responsible for minimizing environmental liability and ensuring compliance.
Essential Functions:
- Conceptualize and execute plans.
- Interact with regulatory agencies.
- Ensure strict compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
- Forge relationships with regulators and key stakeholders, while balancing the needs of the company.
- Build strong collaborative working relationship with project managers and utility operations.
- Manage environmental consultants and vendors.
- Manage budgets and contracts, including preparation of specifications and bid documents, RFP coordination, service requisitions and invoicing.
- Responsibilities include land use permitting for land disturbance, wetlands resources, shoreland areas, cultural resources, threatened, rare and endangered species, local ordinances and traffic.
- Ensuring compliance relative to erosion and sediment protection measures.
- The L&P Specialist may conduct environmental assessments/field inspections, assist in soil and groundwater management, attend public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
- The L&P Specialist will work closely alongside both internal and external cross-functional teams.
Technical Knowledge/Skill
- Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process in New Hampshire.
- Familiarity with the following agencies and their responsibilities: USACE, EPA, NHDES, NHF&G, NHNHB, and NHDOT.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive schedules simultaneously.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
Experience:
3+ years of environmental permitting experience. Knowledge of utility construction is strongly preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- None required but professional certifications (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) desired.
Working Conditions:
Fast paced working environment with multiple projects and stakeholders. The position is based out of New Hampshire but may require occasional travel to other Eversource territories (e.g., CT & MA). Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
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Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$96,930.00-$107,700.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
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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Job Description
Environmental Specialist, Licensing & Permitting
06/30/2025Locations: South Hooksett, New Hampshire
Our Team:We have an exciting opportunity to join the Environmental Licensing & Permitting (L&P) team in Hooksett, NH.
The L&P Specialist is responsible for environmental permitting and regulatory compliance related to vegetation management and energy infrastructure projects (electric transmission and distribution) in NH. The L&P Specialist is involved in the planning, scheduling and implementation of utility projects and is responsible for minimizing environmental liability and ensuring compliance.
Essential Functions:
- Conceptualize and execute plans.
- Interact with regulatory agencies.
- Ensure strict compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
- Forge relationships with regulators and key stakeholders, while balancing the needs of the company.
- Build strong collaborative working relationship with project managers and utility operations.
- Manage environmental consultants and vendors.
- Manage budgets and contracts, including preparation of specifications and bid documents, RFP coordination, service requisitions and invoicing.
- Responsibilities include land use permitting for land disturbance, wetlands resources, shoreland areas, cultural resources, threatened, rare and endangered species, local ordinances and traffic.
- Ensuring compliance relative to erosion and sediment protection measures.
- The L&P Specialist may conduct environmental assessments/field inspections, assist in soil and groundwater management, attend public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
- The L&P Specialist will work closely alongside both internal and external cross-functional teams.
Technical Knowledge/Skill
- Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process in New Hampshire.
- Familiarity with the following agencies and their responsibilities: USACE, EPA, NHDES, NHF&G, NHNHB, and NHDOT.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive schedules simultaneously.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
Experience:
3+ years of environmental permitting experience. Knowledge of utility construction is strongly preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- None required but professional certifications (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) desired.
Working Conditions:
Fast paced working environment with multiple projects and stakeholders. The position is based out of New Hampshire but may require occasional travel to other Eversource territories (e.g., CT & MA). Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
#corpajd
#LI-RL1
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$96,930.00-$107,700.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
