Environmental Advisor

Job Details

Location:

Brownsville, TX. Telework type:
Full‑time Office/Project. Relocation authorized:
National - Family.

In this role, you will assist in integrating environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, start‑up, and operations. You will provide technical guidance regarding environmental mitigation tasks, participate in emergency response, and conduct inspections. Your work will help ensure project compliance with contract, regulatory, and Bechtel requirements.

• Supports execution of the environmental component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Assists development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans, associated environmental plans and procedures, and training program.
• Assists the integration of environmental requirements into planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Interprets environmental requirements and provides guidance on related tasks for program execution.
• Researches issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
• Assists with environmental permitting, studies, risk assessments, and reviews involving site conditions, natural resources, cultural resources, and communities.
• Participates in emergency response and aids incident investigation and resolution.
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling to help identify risks, confirm the effectiveness of mitigation measures, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, and Bechtel requirements.
• Provides guidance regarding environmental mitigation, permit conditions, sustainability concepts, and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and communities.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 2–5 years of relevant experience or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.

• Bachelor of Science in life sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, forestry), physical sciences (e.g., geology, meteorology), or environmental engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong understanding of environmental science/engineering principles, systems, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and preferably Texas state environmental laws and regulations, including permitting processes and regulatory agency requirements.
• Familiarity with industry standards for environmental compliance and best management practices to minimize environmental impacts during project execution.
• Understanding of engineering and construction systems, methods, planning, estimating, and execution processes.
• Experience in environmental monitoring, compliance inspections, and implementation of controls during construction activities.
• Experience managing or providing technical oversight of environmental subcontractors or consultants in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control, and site restoration techniques.
• Familiarity with organizational structures, administrative procedures, and standard computer applications (e.g., Bechtel systems).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Prior practical experience in both office (e.g., environmental program management, budgeting, staffing) and field environments (e.g., construction execution or operating facilities).
• Spanish/English communication skills preferred.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to night shift or split shift. This position requires field inspections and the physical ability to conduct site inspections that include extensive walking around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required.

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