Position Summary:
The Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across company operations and project sites. This role supports environmental permitting, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities while working closely with project management, construction teams, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental risk and ensure sustainable project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations (EPA, state DEP, local agencies)
Support environmental permitting and approvals, including:
Stormwater (NPDES, SWPPP)
Wetlands and waterways
Air quality and emissions
Waste management and hazardous materials
Conduct environmental inspections and site audits
Prepare, review, and maintain environmental plans and documentation, including:
SWPPP
SPCC
Environmental Management Plans (EMP)
Monitor erosion and sediment control measures and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting
Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and consultants
Support incident investigations and environmental corrective action plans
Assist with environmental training for field and project staff
Track compliance metrics and prepare reports for management
Support environmental due diligence for new projects or acquisitions
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or a related field
3+ years of experience in environmental compliance or environmental management
Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
Experience with environmental permitting and inspections
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel to project sites as required
Preferred: Experience in construction, EPC, energy, or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
Experience working with regulatory agencies
Skills & Competencies Environmental compliance and risk management
Regulatory interpretation and implementation
Technical report writing
Field inspections and audits
Cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail and organization
Problem-solving and corrective action implementation
