Environmental Land-Use Permitting Specialist

Overview

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. PS&S is recognized both for its breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels. PS&S is proud to be named NJBIZ Best Places to Work NJ 2025.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Land-Use Permitting Specialist to join our team in either Wall Township or Warren, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in environmental land-use permitting, with a strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the environmental land-use permitting process for various projects, including but not limited to wetlands, stormwater, air quality, and land use permits.
• Conduct thorough research on regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate the permitting process.
• Prepare and submit permit applications, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance documents.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams on environmental land-use permitting matters.
• Monitor permit conditions and deadlines and ensure timely renewal and compliance reporting.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental permitting, preferably in the Wall or Warren, NJ area.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with GIS software and environmental modeling tools is a plus.
• Frequent travel and/or field work to our clients’ sites. (Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required)
• Ability and willingness to support various groups and manage a variety of parallel tasks.

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.

• We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.

• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid, on-site, and remote on some occasions.

• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, credentials, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.

• No recruiters or agencies please.

• Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where difference and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.