Subject Matter Expert Spotlight: Karen Hanecak – Environmental Project Management and Permitting Expertise

Shaping Sustainable Infrastructure: Karen Hanecak Leads with Strategy, Experience, and Vision

Meet Karen - Project Manager & Siting Lead at BSC Group. With over 27 years of experience in environmental consulting and infrastructure planning, Karen Hanecak is a trusted leader in site selection, routing analysis, and environmental permitting. She supports utility clients across the Northeast - guiding projects from early feasibility through construction - with a strong focus on regulatory strategy and sustainable outcomes.

Karen takes a systems-level approach to managing complex, multi-phase projects, coordinating with engineers, planners, and scientists to ensure integrated solutions. She’s also a dedicated mentor, helping to build the next generation of environmental professionals through hands-on coaching and technical guidance.

Learn more about Karen in the Subject Matter Expert spotlight below.