Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

As an Environmental Specialist, you will apply your expertise on environmental compliance, wetland delineation and permitting, wetland mitigation, natural resource inventories, and environmental documentation. You will help develop plans to minimize, improve, or avoid environmental risks found on a project.

• Assist construction projects with environmental permit compliance, primarily the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction permit by conducting erosion control inspections.
• Assist designers with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development.
• Help construction sites anticipate and prevent environmental problems.
• Conduct wetland delineations following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 1987 Manual and applicable Regional Supplements and develop wetland delineation reports.
• Prepare appropriate environmental permit applications, which may include NPDES, USACE Section 404 Clean Water Act (CWA), MPCA 401 Water Quality Certification, Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), MN DNR Public Waters, and MN DNR Threatened and Endangered Species permits.
• Assist in MEPA and NEPA environmental documentation including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA and EAW), and Categorical Exclusions (CATEX).
• Use ESRI software to map site conditions and natural resources.
• Write technical reports.
• Support and work on a variety of projects in sectors such as transportation, land development, survey, traffic, and planning.
• Work cohesively with a team of environmental specialists and Project Managers, and also work independently.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Soil Science, Environmental Planning, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in environmental compliance, wetland delineation, wetland permitting, and environmental documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain and travel locally/regionally approximately 10–20% of the time as needed.

• Experience with Transportation/DOT and/or Land Development projects.
• Working knowledge of software including ArcGIS, Trimble GPS, Field Maps, Microstation, and/or AutoCAD.
• Certified Minnesota Wetland Professional or Professional In‑Training (CMWP or CMWPIT).
• U of M Certification – Erosion and Sediment Control Installer, Site Management, or SWPPP Designer.

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Market‑leading profit sharing, ESOP, and 401(k) contribution programs.
• Medical (with HSA contribution), dental, and vision plans.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Wellness programs and competitions.
• Generous annual leave and compensatory time‑off programs.
• Flexible schedules.
• Casual work environment.
• Paid professional development and training.
• Community involvement/charity events.
• Numerous employee‑focused events (lunch & learns, office recreation room, off‑site socials, etc.).

Base pay range: $60,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.