Environmental Specialist

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