Environmental Specialist; Permitting & Compliance

McCall Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Environmental Specialist (Permitting & Compliance) to join our team.

Work location:

Moncks Corner, SC

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

As a McCall-Thomas Environmental Specialist (Permitting & Compliance), you will serve as an in‑house technical expert responsible for managing water‑related environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and front‑end environmental due diligence for company projects. This role applies engineering and environmental science principles to ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations with a specific focus on construction stormwater and wastewater/water.

• Obtain/manage wastewater/water environmental permits, including application preparation, submission, tracking, renewal, and close‑out
• Ensure ongoing compliance with permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards
• Conduct front‑end environmental due diligence
• Coordinate and manage and/or review Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) during project planning and acquisition stages
• Oversee environmental reviews related to threatened and endangered species, habitat impacts, and environmental constraints
• Coordinate and/or review archaeological and cultural resource surveys as required by federal, state, or local agencies
• Support NEPA and state‑level environmental review processes, including documentation and agency coordination
• Prepare and review environmental drawings, calculations, and supporting technical documentation
• Conduct site assessments, field inspections, and data analysis to support permitting and compliance decisions
• Prepare technical reports, Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), environmental assessments, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with agencies on permitting requirements, inspections, and meetings
• Work closely with engineering, construction, operations, and legal to integrate environmental requirements into project design, schedules, and execution
• Advise project teams on environmental impacts, regulatory constraints, and mitigation measures
• Support development of bid documents (RFPs, IFBs) and environmental scopes of work for consultants and contractors
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and maintain accurate compliance records
• Manage compliance with permit conditions, inspection schedules, and reporting deadlines
• Assist in developing and improving internal environmental policies, procedures, and pollution prevention programs
• Advise on environmental impacts associated with construction and infrastructure projects
• Maintain organized, audit‑ready environmental documentation

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental, chemistry, biology, or other sciences with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, South Carolina, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes
• Experience managing environmental permitting, compliance, and site assessments
• Familiarity with construction stormwater design and permitting
• Familiarity with NEPA and state environmental review requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with the opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for full‑time employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company‑paid medical insurance
• Company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401 (k) plan plus employer contribution
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Stock ownership opportunities