Environmental Engineer

About the Organization Eagle Summit Resources dba Eagle Specialty Materials owns and operates 2 mines in the Powder River Basin and has over 500 employees. We pride ourselves on the great benefit package we offer and our overall commitment to safety.

Belle Ayr Coal Mine: 2273 Bishop Road;
Gillette, WY 82718;
Eagle Butte Coal Mine: 10023 North Highway 14-16;
Gillette, WY 82716;

EOE Statement Eagle Specialty Materials, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Environmental Engineer I will be responsible for the environmental department’s major activities including planning, evaluation and implementation of reclamation activities. The Environmental Engineer I will also be responsible for permitting/reporting and compliance requirements.

• Able to meet the physical demands of the position according to the Physical Demands Analysis
• Supervise, coordinate and implement programs necessary for compliance with permits and regulations
• Responsible for reclamation success and bond release evaluation and implementation
• Supervise, implement, report and permit programs in the area(s) of technical expertise as assigned (groundwater, climate, geology, soils, wildlife, reclamation, air quality, hazardous materials, etc.)
• Research and development of new programs and techniques as they may apply to compliance, reclamation, planning, evaluation and bond release
• Represent the company in inter‑company and regulatory issues and issues involving permitting (i.e. GAGMO, WMA subcommittee).
• Respond to operations request for assistance in areas of technical expertise
• Develop, implement and update company manuals and compliance plans (i.e. Environmental Procedures Manual, SPCC plans, etc).
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues
• Special projects as directed
• Other assignments and projects
• Travel between mine sites
• Willingness to take on extra responsibilities
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy

$64,000 - $80,000 / annual

• High school diploma or GED
• BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of five years’ hands‑on environmental experience, preferable in surface mining
• Knowledge of environmental regulations including those under SMCRA, CWA, CAA, RCRA, etc.
• Experience in project management
• Working knowledge of pertinent environmental rules and regulations for surface mining
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulatory agencies and the public
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral, written and presentation
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer application skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer drafting and project software
• Excellent math skills
  
  Ability to work in a team environment

Location:

Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr Mines

Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
Exempt

Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, 401K match, critical illness insurance, FSA, vacation, PTO, etc.

Open Date: 9/26/2025

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: Days

This position is currently accepting applications.