Senior Environmental Lead

Description

+  As a member of Sargent & Lundy's Environmental and Permitting team, you will utilize your academic background and experience to review, evaluate, and implement federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements as they apply to a variety of electric power and industrial projects. You will be asked to use your knowledge of environmental regulations and engineering principals to meet project team and client needs for defining, evaluating, and implementing environmental mitigation, compliance, and permitting projects.

+  Support proposals, statements of qualifications, and interviews; shape win themes, level of effort, schedule, and risk/commercial clarifications

+  The position will offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations as they apply to major industrial projects, and to work with multi-disciplined project teams to:

+  The position offers the opportunity to travel to client offices and project site locations for project reviews. Some international travel may be required.  

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential sk ills and experience:

+  A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred.

+  Ten (10) or more years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex industrial and power related projects.

+  Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the power industry, including coordination among internal engineering teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.

+  Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations that apply to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

+  Environmental impact assessment/permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields:

+  Environmental Impact Assessments.

+  Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports.

+  NPDES wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting.

+  Wetlands permitting.

+  M ajor source air permitting.

+  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+  Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies

+  Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and coordinate various inputs between the internal engineering team, client and regulatory agency.

+  Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to younger staff members.

 Valued but not required skills and experience:

+  Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps showing critical environmental resources such as wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive receptors.

+  Certification or coursework in GIS is a plus .

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

+  You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

+  Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.

+  Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.

+  We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees.

Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness  Financial Benefits  Work-Life Balance

+  Health Plans:
Medical, Dental, Vision

+  Life & Accident Insurance

+  Disability Coverage

+  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+  Back-Up Daycare

+  FSA & HSA

+  401(k)

+  Pre-Tax Commuter Account

+  Merit Scholarship Program

+  Employee Discount Program

+  Corporate Charitable Giving…