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Permitting Specialist jobs are open across construction, energy, utilities, and local government, from entry-level coordinator to senior and project lead, with specializations in land use, environmental compliance, and municipal permitting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.
You will be responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related to work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.
The Senior level requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and Massachusetts State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards). Experience providing expert witness testimony preferred, as it relates to the siting of energy infrastructure (MA Dept of Public Utility and Energy Facility Siting Board).
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all phases of the environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution utility projects with latitude for exercising initiative and independent decision making in support of the corporate environmental policies and goals.
- Takes appropriate actions to respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize environmental liability and ensure compliance.
- Conducts environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.
- Attends public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
- Monitors governmental organizations and regulatory agencies for new rules, regulations, laws and policies.
- Communicates environmental requirements throughout the organization.
- Ensure environmental compliance throughout the Eversource System by representing the Environmental Affairs Department on project teams.
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy in Massachusetts, Connecticut or New Hampshire.
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to "think on your feet" are required.
- Must have technical writing skills, including the ability to recognize and resolve problems in technical communications; and can work independently and professionally with project teams, their attorneys, outside consultants, other utilities and regulatory agency staff.
- Requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards).
- Understanding of EFSB siting and permitting reform processes desired.
- General knowledge of applicable regulatory, engineering, and construction procedures; knowledge of the energy delivery power system; and the ability to utilize information technology and the use of Eversource Energy's office automation systems is required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Five (5) plus years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and/or Connecticut required.
- Energy-utility environmental permitting experience, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certification (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) highly desired.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training preferred. A working knowledge of GIS preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license required.
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Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
$116,550.00-$129,500.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.
You will be responsible for environmental permitting, due diligence and regulatory compliance related to work on major or complex energy infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas pipelines.
The Senior level requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and Massachusetts State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards). Experience providing expert witness testimony preferred, as it relates to the siting of energy infrastructure (MA Dept of Public Utility and Energy Facility Siting Board).
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all phases of the environmental planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and implementation of transmission and distribution utility projects with latitude for exercising initiative and independent decision making in support of the corporate environmental policies and goals.
- Takes appropriate actions to respond to environmental requirements or incidents to minimize environmental liability and ensure compliance.
- Conducts environmental assessments, permitting, soil and groundwater management.
- Attends public meetings and hearings and provide oversight of contracts and consultants for such services.
- Monitors governmental organizations and regulatory agencies for new rules, regulations, laws and policies.
- Communicates environmental requirements throughout the organization.
- Ensure environmental compliance throughout the Eversource System by representing the Environmental Affairs Department on project teams.
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Clear understanding of municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations, permitting and policy in Massachusetts, Connecticut or New Hampshire.
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to "think on your feet" are required.
- Must have technical writing skills, including the ability to recognize and resolve problems in technical communications; and can work independently and professionally with project teams, their attorneys, outside consultants, other utilities and regulatory agency staff.
- Requires experience in managing or leading environmental projects under Federal Permitting Programs regulated under, or by, the Clean Water Act (e.g., Sections 401 & 404, NPDES SWPPP and SPCC Compliance), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Permitting and Section 7/10 Conformance), the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (endangered species); and State Permitting Programs regulating soil and groundwater disposal, water quality, wetlands/waterways, Endangered/Protected Species, and Historical/Archeological Resources. Local permitting programs experience required (e.g., conservation commissions, zoning boards).
- Understanding of EFSB siting and permitting reform processes desired.
- General knowledge of applicable regulatory, engineering, and construction procedures; knowledge of the energy delivery power system; and the ability to utilize information technology and the use of Eversource Energy's office automation systems is required.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource, Ecology, or related field required or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Five (5) plus years of experience with environmental permitting processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and/or Connecticut required.
- Energy-utility environmental permitting experience, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certification (PWS, CPESC, CESSWI, Forester etc.) highly desired.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 40-hour wetland delineation and regulatory training preferred. A working knowledge of GIS preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license required.
#LI-ES3
Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
$116,550.00-$129,500.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in permitting specialist jobs.
- 1-3 years of experience processing permits with a municipal or county agency
- Working knowledge of local zoning codes, land use regulations, and building codes
- Proficiency with permit management software such as Accela, EnerGov, or ProjectDox
- Associate or bachelor's degree in planning, construction management, or a related field
- Strong written communication skills for drafting permit conditions and agency correspondence
- Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners or a state-issued permit technician credential
Tips for Your Permitting Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to jurisdiction types
Permitting specialists work under municipal, county, state, and federal codes that differ significantly. Call out the specific jurisdictions you've worked in and name the code sets you've used, because hiring managers screen for geographic and regulatory fit before anything else.
List software tools by exact name
Permit tracking platforms like EnerGov, Accela, and ProjectDox appear frequently in job descriptions. Name every system you've used rather than writing 'permitting software,' because recruiters filter resumes for exact tool names when sourcing candidates for these roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists permitting specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project type first
Filter openings by the kind of permitting you do, whether that's right-of-way, land development, utility, or environmental. Applying to roles aligned with your project background produces better interview callbacks than casting a wide net across unrelated permitting categories.
Prepare a permit lifecycle walkthrough
Interviewers for permitting specialist roles frequently ask you to walk through a permit from application intake to final approval. Prepare a concrete example that covers intake, agency review cycles, corrections, and closeout so you can answer this clearly and without hesitation.
Negotiate using local approval timelines
When discussing compensation, anchor your case in the complexity of the jurisdictions you've navigated. Candidates who can demonstrate faster cycle times or higher approval rates in difficult municipalities have a concrete basis for negotiating above a posted range.
Permitting Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most permitting specialists?
The most active employers for permitting specialists right now are HDR, Parsons, and YQN LINK, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utility companies, infrastructure contractors, and municipal planning departments consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many permitting specialist jobs are remote?
About 68% of permitting specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in administrative permit processing, compliance review, and coordination work rather than field inspection or counter-service positions that require an on-site presence.
How do you become a permitting specialist?
Start by earning a degree or certificate in planning, construction management, public administration, or a related field, then gain experience in a local government planning or building department, even as a technician or clerk. Learn the permit management platforms used in your target jurisdiction, study local zoning and building codes, and pursue a permit technician certification through a professional association to strengthen your candidacy.
Can you get hired as a permitting specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level permitting specialist roles are realistic when you can demonstrate familiarity with local zoning or building codes, even from coursework or volunteer work with a planning commission. Applying to smaller municipalities or utility contractors is often more effective than targeting large agencies, since they tend to offer more on-the-job training for candidates who show strong attention to detail and regulatory awareness.
What does the permitting specialist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a hiring manager and sometimes a planning director or project lead. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handle incomplete applications, agency pushback, or deadline conflicts. Some roles include a short written exercise where you review a sample permit application and flag deficiencies before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to permitting specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to permitting specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The site pulls openings from a wide range of employers including municipalities, contractors, utilities, and engineering firms.
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