Senior Regulatory Permitting Specialist

In this role, you will:

Work with Principals as well as Director and Executive-level staff, including subject matter experts, engineers, attorneys, clients, prime or subconsultants to develop a project from idea, through planning and permit consultations in support of critical infrastructure and development in California's Central Valley and Foothills

Merge technical expertise with regulatory experience to guide and advise clients on project due diligence, design, opportunities and constraints to develop and deliver a permitting strategy, schedule, and budget that reflects client priorities

Coordinate, delegate, and oversee multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, staff, and subconsultants on the preparation of technical studies necessary to support the permitting process

Oversee or directly prepare permit applications

Proactively manage budgets, prepare scopes of work and change orders.

Identify and communicate project risks to Principal-level staff

Oversee and mentor early career professionals on regulatory processes, project management, and professional development

Participate in internal and external thought leadership at conferences or professional technical groups through publications, presentations, white papers, panel discussions, or similar

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, engineering, policy, or related field

At least 10 years of professional experience working in the consulting field

At least 6 years of expertise preparing and consulting on 401, 404, 1600 LSAA, USFWS/NMFS Section 7 or Section 10 consultations, CDFW 2081 ITPs

Proven experience building and managing across multidisciplinary teams

Proven track record in a supervisory or leadership role

Demonstrated experience in Transportation, Water, or Mine/Quarry Markets

At least 5 years of project management experience, including preparing scopes of work, budgets and change orders

At least 5 years working in California’s Central Valley or Foothills regions

A growth mindset

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a lay audience

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation (while WRA has fleet vehicles that can be reserved for field use, during busy field seasons a truck may not always be available) and willingness to travel to field sites and meetings

The ability to walk, hike, and work outside for long periods of time

Desired but not required skills:

Specialized expertise with Mitigation, SMARA, FERC

Business Development experience

Experience working on competitive proposals

Strong leadership skills