Permitting Specialist

LaBella Associates

Permitting Specialist managing environmental compliance and permitting efforts for utility projects. Supporting Central Maine Power's strategic vision as part of LaBella's Environmental Division.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAugusta • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage environmental permitting and compliance efforts on large and small-scale utility projects.
Assist in coordinating the work for all aspects of project development, including outside consultant deliverables, (monitor task completion, applicability to regulatory requirements, assist in scheduling and drafting product reviews).
Provide overall support to the project teams to ensure timely preparation of acceptable license and permit application material and completion of implementation and compliance activities.
Prepare and/or review sections of various licensing and implementation documents under the supervision of CMP leadership.
Assist in preparation of responses to regulatory agencies and the public and prepare responses where appropriate.
Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communication, project schedules, licensing issues, studies and expenditures.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
Review environmental regulatory correspondence, environmental consultant reports and permit applications.
Review stream/wetland/vernal pool surveys and delineations following in accordance with United State Army Corps guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of, project siting and regulatory compliance. Direct with the utility industry is a plus.
Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements, including but not limited to Maine Department of Environmental natural resources and stormwater regulations along with United State Army Corps permitting requirements under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Effective problem-solving skills with ability to obtain, research and analyze data; draw inferences; and make recommendations to provide guidance to the project teams.
Ability to establish daily work priorities, plan assignments, and organize work.
Self-motivated and proactive in achieving goals without being asked and performing the job with moderate guidance.
Some travel within the State of Maine may be required.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum BS in Environmental Engineering, Science, Ecology, Biology, or related science.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental permittingregulatory complianceproject developmentlicense application preparationdata managementenvironmental regulatory correspondencestream/wetland/vernal pool surveysdelineationMaine Department of Environmental natural resources regulationsClean Water Act Section 404

Soft Skills

writing skillsverbal communication skillsproblem-solving skillsdata analysisorganizational skillsself-motivatedproactiveability to prioritizeability to plan assignmentsability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences