Climate Resilience and Permitting Specialist

Fuss & O'Neill is hiring a Climate Resilience and Permitting Specialist in Springfield, MA. This entry-level role involves collaborating on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include writing project narratives, communicating with regulatory agencies, and conducting fieldwork. The company offers flexible/remote work options, health benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive team culture, emphasizing work-life balance and career advancement.
Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

We are seeking a motivated Climate Resilience and Permitting Specialist to join our team in Springfield, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level professional looking to grow their career in environmental permitting, climate resilience, and regulatory compliance. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of wetland scientists, planners, and engineers to navigate permitting processes and support sustainable project development.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with permitting and design staff to develop and submit regulatory applications under the guidance of senior team members.
• Write clear and compelling project narratives that describe environmental impacts, mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies to guide projects through permitting pathways efficiently.
• Attend pre-application meetings, site visits, and public hearings to present project information to regulators and stakeholders.
• Conduct field delineations of wetland resource areas, wetland function assessments, and other fieldwork to support environmental permitting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/policy, Water Resources, Wetlands, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in environmental permitting, with familiarity in:

o Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act

o Clean Water Act (Section 401/404)
• Environmental impact assessments (NEPA, MEPA, CEPA)
• Comfortable engaging with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and clients via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Basic GIS proficiency
• Familiarity with climate adaptation strategies (e.g., green infrastructure, wetland restoration, coastal resilience)
• Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) certification is a plus

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

About Fuss & O'Neill

Fuss & O’Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients’ evolving needs.

Our hiring process

Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Review
Stage 3: Interview
Stage 4: n/a
Stage 5: Hired