Job Description

Edgewater Technical Associates

is seeking qualified candidates for a

Permitting Manager

opportunity.

Work Location:

Home office will be in Oak Ridge, TN with occasional travel to other site locations.

Position Overview:

The Permitting Manager will lead all environmental permitting, regulatory interface, and compliance activities for a major Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear project. This position requires deep technical knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, strong experience interfacing with DOE, EPA, and state regulators, and a proven ability to develop permitting strategies that enable safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

The Permitting Manager will oversee environmental compliance documentation, manage permitting schedules, coordinate with internal engineering and construction teams, and negotiate permit conditions and regulatory paths with key agencies. This role requires a senior leader who can balance technical, regulatory, and project needs to support complex nuclear and environmental cleanup work.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Strategy & Permitting:
Develop, lead, and implement permitting strategies for nuclear, radiological, and environmental project activities under DOE, EPA, and state jurisdiction. Prepare, manage, and obtain approval for environmental permits including NEPA, RCRA, waste, water discharge, and land-disturbance permits. Ensure all project activities comply with federal and state environmental regulations, DOE directives, and site-specific regulatory agreements. Lead development and review of CERCLA and other regulatory documentation needed for project design, construction, operations, and remediation.


Regulator & Stakeholder Interface:
Serve as the primary point of contact with DOE, EPA, state environmental agencies, local governments, and stakeholder groups. Negotiate permit conditions, regulatory milestones, and compliance pathways to facilitate project progress. Coordinate and document public meetings, hearings, and community engagement related to permitting actions.


Program & Project Management:
Manage environmental permitting workflows, schedules, deliverables, and integration with engineering, construction, and operations teams. Ensure alignment of permitting activities with project baselines, risk profiles, and construction plans. Lead multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists in developing compliance documentation and technical analyses.


Environmental Compliance & Technical Oversight:
Oversee preparation of environmental assessments, technical analyses, impact evaluations, and mitigation plans. Manage sampling, characterization, and monitoring programs necessary to support permitting or compliance reporting. Support long-term stewardship, monitoring, and remedial action plans related to project facilities and operational impacts.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field. 15+ years of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance experience for DOE, federal, or nuclear/hazardous sites. Demonstrated success securing regulatory approvals for complex environmental or nuclear projects. Experience working directly with DOE, EPA, and state environmental agencies. Experience with CERCLA, NEPA, RCRA permitting, and DOE nuclear environmental programs. Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with federal, state, local, and commercial stakeholders. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with regulators and the public. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credentials preferred. United States Citizenship is required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers