Environmental Specialist

Construction Environmental Specialist opportunity supporting large-scale renewable energy construction projects across the Southwest. This is a high-impact, field-based role for someone with strong experience in environmental compliance, SWPPP, hazardous waste, remediation, and regulatory interaction who enjoys being hands-on in the field and traveling to major project sites. The organization offers long‑term career growth, a strong environmental and safety culture, rotational schedules with housing / travel support, and the opportunity to work on complex projects throughout AZ, NM, TX and surrounding regions.

• Implement and administer the environmental program at each work site.
• Assist project management team in developing and executing site‑specific environmental plans and activities.
• Participate in and contribute to project planning and environmental risk analysis.
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors.
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans for environmental concerns, assist with implementation of policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Attend, develop and lead environmental orientation and training programs.
• Assist in the development of company‑wide environmental management support programs and monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures.
• Conduct work‑site environmental inspections.
• Record, monitor, and analyze environmental statistics.
• Document and track all environmental violations, non‑compliance conditions, etc.; conduct project’s leading and training indicator data/document collection and trend analyses.
• Conduct or assist with incident analysis and response.
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory (Federal, State, Provincial, and Local) reporting and documentation requirements.

• Evaluate and offer solutions for environmental risks.
• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, US EPA, ASTM, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Serve as resource for environmental issues or concerns for all project team members; attend and/or chair environmental meetings.

Communicate with various third parties including the customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives, insurance representatives, etc.

Accompany environmental, health and safety, insurance and regulatory personnel on work‑site tours.

Ensure maintenance and inspection of environmental equipment.

Assist the Project Manager with the management of the environmental budget allocated for project.

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

$90,000 - $130,000

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company contributions, generous paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, wellness and gym discount programs, adoption assistance, and company‑paid life and disability coverage. This opportunity also includes travel support, temporary housing near project sites, and long‑term career growth within a stable and expanding renewable energy organization.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of four years related experience.
• Significant experience with two or more of the following areas: erosion prevention and sediment control, storm water pollution prevention plans, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, wetlands, endangered species.
• Experience managing hazardous waste and contamination compliance.
• Experience with natural gas or oil is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, policies and procedures.
• A well‑organized and self‑directed individual who is collaborative and a team player.
• Ability to interact with consultants and governmental agencies.
• Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word).
• Current driver’s license.
• Able to travel up to 100%.