Senior Regulatory Specialist

BKF Engineers

. Support clients with environmental permitting, including Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plan drafting and consistency analyses, Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permits, USACE 408 permits, California Coastal Commission permits, and CDFW Section 1600 permitting .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting processes, including Incidental Take Permits and Clean Water Act compliance, while effectively managing project budgets and client communications. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure timely project deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental PermittingProject Budget ManagementFederal And State Environmental RegulationsTeam LeadershipClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Incidental Take PermitsHabitat Conservation Plan DraftingClean Water Act 401 And 404 PermitsUSACE 408 PermitsCalifornia Coastal Commission PermitsCDFW Section 1600 PermittingWetland DelineationProject ManagementBudget PreparationTask Description Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Environmental ScienceValid California Class C Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsCultural Resource ManagementPermitting PathwaysMultidisciplinary PursuitsFinancial Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients with environmental permitting, including Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plan drafting and consistency analyses, Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permits, USACE 408 permits, California Coastal Commission permits, and CDFW Section 1600 permitting
Prepare project budgets and task descriptions
Manage task budgets and interact with clients
Identify and compare multiple permitting pathways for clients
Participate in business development and collaborate to secure contracts
Support other BKF divisions on multidisciplinary pursuits
Ensure timely deliverables and updates to internal and external partners and clients
Manage budgets to maximize financial performance
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Potentially serve as a project biologist or wetland delineation expert

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science
Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of cultural resource professionals
Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations and laws
Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients
Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required
Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse
Occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations
Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
End-of-year bonuses
Profit sharing
401(k)
Generous paid time off packages
9 paid holidays
Education reimbursement
Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
Competitive and award-winning benefits and perks