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HNTB

Senior Wetland and Waterways Permitting Specialist

HNTB

. Serve as a technical expert in wetland and waterways permitting for complex infrastructure projects .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $152,341 - $238,277 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wetland and waterways permitting, including conducting delineations and developing compensatory mitigation plans. Proficient in regulatory compliance and environmental planning strategies, with strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Wetland And Waterway PermittingCompensatory Mitigation PlansEnvironmental Regulations ComplianceArcGIS And GPS TechnologiesProfessional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

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Hard Skills
Wetland DelineationsFunction And Values AssessmentsMitigation MonitoringPermit Application PreparationEnvironmental Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Public EngagementMentorshipCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
ArcGISGPS Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)New Hampshire Certified Wetland Scientist (CWS)
Industry Keywords
Environmental PlanningInfrastructure ProjectsRegulatory KnowledgeMassachusetts Wetlands Protection ActUSACE Section 401/404

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a technical expert in wetland and waterways permitting for complex infrastructure projects
  • Apply environmental planning strategies, regulatory knowledge, and technical expertise to permitting, compliance, and mitigation efforts
  • Conduct wetland delineations, function and values assessments, and mitigation monitoring
  • Prepare and review permit applications and compensatory mitigation plans
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, sub-consultants, in-house personnel, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Analyze environmental data and prepare plans, studies, reports, environmental documents, work plans, scopes of work, fee proposals, and RFP responses
  • Prepare and review graphics, technical reports, budgets, invoicing, and billing
  • Lead public and stakeholder engagement and present information to communities and audiences
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to staff
  • Lead technical production for permitting assignments and may serve as project manager or task lead
  • Support department managers and office leadership with strategic planning, staffing/training, and special projects
  • Recommend process and system improvements
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 10 years related experience, or Master’s Degree in one of these fields and 9 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with wetland and waterway permitting for transportation and infrastructure projects
  • Experience preparing and reviewing USACE Section 401/404, Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and Chapter 91 permit applications
  • Experience conducting wetland delineations, function and values assessments, and mitigation monitoring
  • Experience developing compensatory mitigation plans
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for field data collection, spatial analysis, and mapping
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and guidance
  • Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) preferred
  • New Hampshire Certified Wetland Scientist (CWS) preferred
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employee-ownership culture
  • HNTB Total Rewards benefits package