Sargent & Lundy

Lead Environmental Construction Specialist -- Field Assignment

Sargent & Lundy$118K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Field experience in environmental compliance activities required.
  • 15+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of key environmental regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA).
  • Proficient in environmental impact assessment and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently and make quick, sound decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to accept long-term field assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor construction activities and compliance along designated pipelines and other workspaces.
  • Perform routine environmental inspections and document findings.
  • Ensure adherence to approved right-of-way limits and environmental buffers.
  • Coordinate erosion and sediment control measures and best management practices.
  • Identify and escalate environmental nonconformances and potential impacts promptly.
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, inspection records, and environmental tracking logs.
  • Support and deliver environmental training to site personnel and contractors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees.
  • Work in varied locations, offering diverse project experiences.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Supportive work culture focusing on safety and environmental responsibility.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position is expected to be a field assignment near Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Construction Coordinator to join our team. The Environmental Construction Coordinator supports onsite construction by coordinating environmental compliance, permit requirements, inspections, and documentation. This role works closely with the Site Manager, construction contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure work is performed within approved limits and in accordance with project commitments, environmental permits, SWPPP/BMP requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental Construction Coordinator needs to have a strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes. This role will support various projects in various locations, consulting with the project management teams to ensure overall client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor construction activities along the pipeline right-of-way, access roads, staging areas, and other permitted workspaces.
  • Monitor compliance with environmental permits, mitigation measures, approved plans, and project-specific environmental procedures.
  • Perform and document routine environmental inspections, including erosion and sediment controls, waterbody and wetland crossings, topsoil segregation, vegetation clearing, revegetation, waste handling, spill prevention, and restoration activities.
  • Confirm that work remains within approved right-of-way limits, environmental buffers, access routes, and other designated boundaries.
  • Coordinate implementation, maintenance, and corrective actions for erosion and sediment control measures and other best management practices.
  • Identify, document, and promptly escalate environmental nonconformances, spills, unauthorized discharges, permit deviations, and other potential impacts.
  • Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address deficiencies and verify timely closeout of environmental action items.
  • Maintain daily reports, inspection records, photographs, permit files, agency correspondence, training records, and environmental tracking logs.
  • Support environmental orientation and awareness training for site personnel and contractors.
  • Participate in pre-job meetings, construction planning meetings, environmental reviews, and coordination meetings with the project team and client.
  • Provide concise daily and weekly status updates on environmental performance, open issues, trends, and upcoming requirements.
  • Promote a proactive culture focused on protecting people, the public, property, and the environment while supporting safe and efficient construction execution. Monitoring applications for necessary environmental permits, including air, water, and waste permits.
  • Stay informed of current environmental regulations and industry best practices.
  • Assist with and review compliance plans to address identified issues.
  • Provide guidance and training to staff on environmental regulations and compliance procedures.
  • Provide technical support to project teams on environmental permitting and compliance matters.


Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  • Must have the field experience with environmental compliance activities.
  • 15+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
  • Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail.
  • Willingness to accept long-term field assignments.


Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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