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We coordinate and conduct environmental impact analyses, prepare regulatory submissions, and shepherd projects through the public review process - working directly with regulators to refine project design to address environmental and community impacts, demonstrate compliance, and secure the approvals needed to advance to final design and technical permitting.\nThe entitlement process is a pivotal stage of a development project: it is where projects are shaped, scrutinized, and ultimately validated against the laws and community expectations that govern how land gets used and how places get built. Our team members sit at that intersection - translating complex regulatory requirements for clients, advocating for projects before regulators, and finding the path forward when the two do not immediately align.\nThe projects we work on become buildings, transit systems, and infrastructure that define how communities grow and function - and we have a meaningful opportunity to influence that outcome for the better. It also provides an opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary project team of design professionals, including urban designers, building architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, transportation planners, sustainable design consultants, climate change resiliency planners, and energy modelers.\nResponsibilities\nThis position offers both breadth and depth - a window into all aspects of land development alongside the opportunity to specialize in areas that match your professional interests, whether that's sustainability, energy, climate resiliency, housing, multi-modal transportation, campus planning, policy and regulations, or something else entirely. Our team invests in its people: expect a clear path for career development, active knowledge sharing, and genuine support for where you want to take your career.\nYou will also build a professional network that few roles in this field can match. This work puts you in regular contact with:\nRegulators across Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and municipalities throughout the Commonwealth \nReal estate developers, public agencies, and institutions - including higher education, healthcare, and civic and cultural organizations \nArchitects, engineers, and urban planners \nReal estate, land use, and environmental attorneys \nEnvironmental and climate change advocacy groups \nProfessional real estate organizations \nSkills and Qualifications\nSuccessful team members bring a combination of technical knowledge, communication ability, and project management instincts. We are looking for candidates who have, or are actively building, the following:\nTechnical Knowledge\nFamiliarity with environmental and land use regulatory frameworks, including the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); municipal development review and approval processes such as City of Boston Article 80 review, City of Cambridge Article 19 review, and City of Somerville Development Review; as well as municipal zoning, and state permitting programs. \nUnderstanding of the real estate development process, from site control through permitting and into construction. \nAbility to read and interpret plans, drawings, and technical studies produced by engineers and architects. \nWorking knowledge of relevant regulations, agencies, and permit triggers. \nAnalysis and Writing\nStrong technical writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, well-organized regulatory submissions and public documents. \nAbility to review and summarize third-party technical studies (traffic, stormwater, environmental, and others) and translate findings into permitting narratives. \nPrecision with regulatory language and close attention to detail. \nProject and Process Management\nAbility to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of the permitting process. \nCapability to track submission deadlines, agency comment periods, and public hearing schedules. \nExperience coordinating across diverse project teams, including architects, engineers, attorneys, and clients. \nCommunication and Relationship Management\nConfidence presenting to client/project teams, government agencies, and public audiences. \nAbility to translate regulatory requirements into plain language for clients. \nInterest in building long-term working relationships with regulators and agency staff. \nJudgment and Problem-Solving\nAbility to assess a regulatory situation and identify a practical path forward. \nComfort navigating agency feedback and knowing when to adapt versus advocate. \nAnticipating concerns before they become obstacles. \nAreas of Particular Interest (Preferred but Not Required)\nPolicy literacy and curiosity about how land use law and environmental regulation evolve. \nFamiliarity with sustainability frameworks, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), Passive House, or climate resilience standards. \nBackground or interest in urban planning, housing policy, or community development. \nQualifications\n5-8 years of professional experience in planning, permitting, or a related field. \nBachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. \nExperience with public presentations and community engagement. \nMEPA and/or Article 80 review experience preferred. \nExperience with Chapter 91, wetlands permitting, climate resiliency compliance, and/or sustainable building design. \nExisting relationships with Boston-area regulators. \nExperience in business development, proposal writing, or contract preparation. \nOur best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $100,000 -113,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.\nBuilding what’s next, together.\nOur people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.\nWhen you join VHB, you’ll find:\nMeaningful work on complex projects with real community impact\nA collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success\nSupport to grow your skills and lead through change\nLearning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI\nBest-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment\nWe’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.\nVHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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