Environmental Permitting Specialist

Timmons Group is currently accepting applications for an entry-level Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our Renewable Energy team in our Richmond Virginia office.

This position supports the permitting and planning of renewable energy facilities by providing GIS analysis exhibit preparation technical documentation and regulatory research. The Environmental Permitting Specialist will work collaboratively with planners engineers and environmental scientists to deliver technically sound high-quality products that meet both internal standards and external client and agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Support renewable energy permitting efforts at the local state and federal levels
• Assemble analyze and interpret GIS data to perform environmental constraints and critical-issues analyses
• Prepare maps figures exhibits and plan sets for permitting applications using ArcGIS and AutoCAD
• Assist with drafting technical reports memoranda and environmental documentation in clear and concise language
• Conduct research related to environmental science land use and regulatory requirements
• Organize data and maintain GIS files to ensure accuracy consistency and documentation
• Coordinate with project team members to meet project schedules and deliverables

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in GIS Geography Environmental Science Planning Information Systems or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and introductory experience with GIS analysis mapping and data visualization
• Exposure to AutoCAD or willingness to learn plan preparation workflows
• Understanding of environmental sciences and basic knowledge of permitting or regulatory processes
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate technical information through writing and graphics
• Strong research data interpretation and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated detail-oriented and self-directed
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the renewable energy and environmental permitting field
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Alignment with Timmons Groups vision mission and shared values

Additional Information :

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time