Capital Project Coordinator - Permitting & Community Engagement

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Capital Project Liaison is responsible for facilitating permitting processes, public engagement, and interagency coordination for capital improvement projects within a utility setting. This position plays a key role in supporting infrastructure upgrades by ensuring all regulatory permits are secured and by managing community outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience working with permitting agencies, coordinating public meetings, and communicating technical project information in a clear, accessible way to diverse stakeholders.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
  • Coordinate and manage the preparation, submission, and tracking of permit applications required for capital construction projects (e.g., environmental, encroachment, traffic control, building permits).
  • Liaise with city, county, state, and federal agencies to ensure timely review and approval of permits.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations (e.g., CEQA, NEPA), land use codes, and safety standards.
  • Track permit conditions and ensure construction and operations teams adhere to regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Public Engagement & Communication
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate public meetings, community forums, and open houses related to capital projects.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for residents, businesses, and local organizations impacted by utility construction.
  • Develop public notices, meeting materials, presentations, and communications to explain project goals, timelines, impacts, and mitigation plans.
  • Respond to public inquiries and concerns in collaboration with the public affairs or customer service team.
• Project Support & Coordination
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure permitting and outreach activities align with project timelines and milestones.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of permits, correspondence, public feedback, and stakeholder communications.
  • Support right-of-way coordination, utility service interruptions, and traffic control planning as needed.
  • Contribute to project close-out efforts, ensuring post-construction documentation and permit finalizations are completed.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with regular travel to project sites, public meetings, and government offices.
• Occasional evening or weekend work required to support community meetings or outreach events.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in permitting, public engagement, or utility project coordination.
• Experience working with local government agencies and utility infrastructure projects is highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with permitting processes and environmental regulations relevant to utility or public works projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Experience planning and facilitating public meetings and working with community stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or permit tracking software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and agencies.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $110000 to $120000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave - 56 hours; Observed Holidays - 11 days; Vacation - Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.