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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Environmental Licensing & Permitting (L&P) team in CT.

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 CT.

The L&P Specialist participates in the planning, scheduling and implementation of utility projects, and is responsible for minimizing environmental liability and ensuring compliance.

The role is based in Berlin, CT

Essential Functions:

• Ensure strict compliance with all state, federal and local regulations.
• Build strong collaborative working relationship with project managers and utility operations.
• Manage environmental consultants and vendors and interact with regulatory agencies.
• Manage budgets and contracts, including preparation of specifications and bid documents, RFP coordination, service requisitions and invoicing.
• Responsibilities include environmental permitting for land disturbance, wetland, and water resources, shoreland areas, coastal resources, cultural resources, threatened, rare and endangered species, and where applicable local requirements.
• 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.
• Provide environmental support for CT Siting Council applications.
• The L&P Specialist will work closely alongside both internal and external cross-functional teams.

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process in CT.
• Familiarity with the following agencies and their responsibilities: USACE, EPA, CT DEEP, NDDB, and SHPO.
• Effective 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 relatedfield

Experience : 3+ years of experience. Knowledge of utility construction and GIS is stronglypreferred.

Licenses & Certifications :

• None required but professional certifications (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) desired.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced working environment with multiple projects andstakeholders.
• The position is based out of Connecticut but may require occasional travel to other Eversource territories (e.g., NH & MA).
• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Our Hybrid working schedule is the first 90 days in the office

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $101,710.00 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits. Jobs.eversource.com

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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.