Environmental Project Manager

Project Manager – Intermediate (9066)

Remote location; office address:
Columbia, SC 29201.

Contract Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension.

Candidate must live within a 6‑hour driving radius of Columbia, SC.

• Coordinate and manage hydrogeological projects related to land application and groundwater monitoring sites.
• Perform hydrogeological reviews and evaluations for NPDES permits and groundwater impact assessments.
• Review proposed projects for potential groundwater impacts and evaluate closure plans for terminated permits.
• Utilize SCDES systems such as ePermitting to manage project workflows, documentation, and approvals.
• Prepare written technical review comments and recommendations for Permit Engineers.
• Initiate and review complex groundwater monitoring plans and specifications for industrial and domestic wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate with enforcement, permitting, and intra‑agency teams as required.
• Maintain groundwater data collection, tracking systems, and project status records.
• Provide technical information and guidance to the public, industrial, and agricultural representatives.
• Prepare project status reports, presentations, and documentation for upper management.
• Ensure assigned projects meet regulatory requirements, schedules, and organizational objectives.

• Master’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, or Geological Engineering with at least 1 year of related experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, or Geological Engineering with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Completion of ePermitting Power User training.
• Strong expertise with ePermitting or an equivalent electronic government permitting application.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager.

• 5+ years of experience performing hydrogeological reviews and evaluations for land application and groundwater monitoring sites.
• 5+ years of experience managing databases and using geospatial software.
• 5+ years of experience with groundwater hydrogeology, geochemistry, contaminant transport, and hydrogeologic investigation techniques.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and delivering results aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience with federal and state groundwater and wastewater permitting and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of state government environmental regulatory policies, procedures, and processes.

• Extensive working knowledge of groundwater hydrogeology, geochemistry, and contaminant transport.
• General understanding of environmental programs as they relate to hydrogeology.
• Strong database management and geospatial software skills.
• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental laws, rules, and regulations.