Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist

1 hour, 59 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
WRA Environmental Consultants

WRA Environmental Consultants

WRA Environmental Consultants provides environmental consultancy services, employing a dedicated team of planners, engineers, and scientists to create sustainable solutions that enhance and restore natural landscapes.

Professional Services
251-1K
Founded 1981

Description

  • Develop and manage regulatory projects from initial concept through planning, permitting, and implementation.
  • Advise clients on due diligence, project design, regulatory opportunities and constraints, and permitting strategies, schedules, and budgets.
  • Coordinate and oversee multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, staff, and subconsultants preparing technical studies.
  • Prepare or oversee permit applications and lead complex regulatory consultations with agencies and clients.
  • Manage project budgets, scopes of work, and change orders.
  • Identify and communicate project risks to Principal-level staff.
  • Mentor early-career professionals in regulatory processes, project management, and professional development.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, white papers, panels, and technical groups.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, engineering, policy, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of professional consulting experience.
  • At least 6 years of experience with 401, 404, 1600 LSAA, USFWS/NMFS Section 7 or Section 10 consultations, and CDFW 2081 ITPs.
  • At least 5 years of project management experience, including scopes of work, budgets, and change orders.
  • At least 5 years of experience working in California’s Central Valley or Foothills.
  • Experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams, with a supervisory or leadership record.
  • Experience in transportation, water, or mine/quarry markets.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to nontechnical audiences.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, willingness to travel, and ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
  • Preferred: expertise in Mitigation, SMARA, or FERC; business development and competitive proposal experience.

Benefits

  • Remote position within California with regional flexibility and travel support.
  • Salary range of $108,000–$146,000 across two potential job levels.
  • Employee ownership structure.
  • Flexible policies and employee programs supporting learning, sustainability, family priorities, and healthy work-life balance.
  • Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

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