Permitting Specialist

Overview

Permitting Specialist - Orange, CT -

Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Permitting Specialist to support our growing team in Orange, CT. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership
  :
  We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

• Review Project scope and determine applicable permits. This includes municipal building permits, variances, special use permits, agency streams, wetlands, PSC Article VII or Part 102, CT Siting Counsel, Army Corps, Natural Heritage or SHPO consultation, coastal zone development, DOT, FAA, etc.
• Develop or coordinate the development of the required environmental permits.
• Manage progress against plans, perform risk assessments, and take action to mitigate risks.
• Verify project adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project teams and regular program/project planning, execution, and delivery team meetings.
• Represent the company at public or regulatory meetings.
• Review proposals of laws and regulations as they apply to company operations.
• Manage or oversee implementation and inspection of wildlife, agriculture or wetland mitigation/management plans, and other regulatory requirements of permits which extend beyond construction phase of project.
• Support the development of SWPPPs.
• Escalate issues when necessary.
• Conduct SWPPP inspections, oversee contracted SWPPP inspectors or environmental monitors, and conduct environmental inspections at construction projects.

• 5–7 years of experience working with environmental permits and regulatory agencies for construction, infrastructure, or energy-related projects
• Experience preparing and reviewing environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory documents
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.