Environmental Specialist

Position Overview

Our Environmental Compliance group is seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist (engineer, scientist, or analyst) to support environmental compliance, construction oversight, site investigation, remediation, and stormwater-related projects throughout Connecticut.

This position reports directly to project sites statewide and offers a unique mix of both field and office responsibilities. Candidates can generally expect a workload of 60% field work and 40% office-based work, though this may vary depending on project demands, seasonal workloads, weather, and client needs.

• Construction & Compliance Oversight: Conduct on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor, document, and provide detailed, timely records for environmental compliance activities, including soil management, disposal, and remediation.
• Field Sampling: Collect soil, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, and other environmental samples to support investigations, disposal characterization, or permit requirements.
• Site Assessments: Assist with and perform Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and subsurface investigations.
• Stormwater Management: Perform stormwater system inspections, testing, and permit compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Reporting & Data
  
  Summary:
  
  Prepare and maintain detailed field records, data summaries, and technical documentation. Document, report, and track environmental issues, deficiencies, or corrective actions.
• Collaboration & Guidance: Attend project meetings and coordinate directly with project managers, engineers, and contractors. Provide technical support and guidance to construction teams regarding environmental compliance issues.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geoscience, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, construction oversight, environmental compliance, or a related field.
• Proven experience working on active construction projects and interacting directly with field personnel or contractors.
• Experience conducting Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments and subsurface investigations (including soil and groundwater sampling).
• Strong working knowledge of current environmental regulations and permits.
• Ability to interpret project engineering plans and specifications.
• Strong technical writing, data management, and report preparation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); basic GIS experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a team, while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Willingness to work flexible, early, or late schedules, and work outdoors during inclement weather.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, 10-hour Construction OSHA certification, and NICET certification highly preferred.

• Schedule Flexibility
  :
  Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness
  :
  Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning
  :
  Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off
  :
  Generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement
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  Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Team Culture
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  Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

This is a hybrid role
, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We are committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affir­mative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.