A Day in Life of a Regional Environmental Assessment Lead at HansonHere's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:
- Contribute to impactful infrastructure, transportation, power, water, and land development projects.
- Lead and manage complex environmental projects from planning through delivery.
- Conduct and oversee environmental modeling, field surveys, data analysis, and technical studies.
- Prepare, review, and certify technical reports, categorical exclusions (CEs), environmental assessments (EAs), and environmental permit applications.
- Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensure project delivery meets quality and regulatory expectations.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including:
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Clean Water Act
- Endangered Species Act
- National Historic Preservation Act
- RCRA and related state-level environmental laws
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including USACE, USFWS, EPA, state agencies and local municipalities.
- Lead wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, habitat evaluations, Phase I ESAs, and other field investigations.
- Serve as a technical advisor and trusted consultant to clients across multiple markets.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, surveyors, and GIS specialists.
- Support environmental staff, internal training and technical development.
- Assist in proposal development, including technical writing, project approach, and cost estimating.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events representing Hanson's environmental capabilities.
- Help grow Hanson's environmental practice in the Greater Chicago Area
What We're Looking ForWe feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:
Skills:- Strong knowledge of NEPA, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, ESA compliance, and other major environmental laws.
- Demonstrated experience with fieldwork and technical reporting.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and client interaction skills.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to travel for project-related work (primarily regional).
- Professional certifications such as PWS, CEP, CPESC, CHMM, or similar preferred.
- Experience in transportation, utility, energy, federal, or municipal project environments.
- Familiarity with GIS applications, ecological modeling, or advanced environmental analysis tools preferred.
Education/Experience: - Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant environmental consulting or regulatory agency experience.
- Experience with Illinois Tollway, IDOT, INDOT, and rail projects preferred.
This is an exempt position. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year, based on experience and skill set, and includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
BenefitsOur focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programs
Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.
CultureWe understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
- Monthly educational webinars
- Leadership training
- Lunch & learn development sessions
- 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
- Mentorship opportunities
- Award-winning internship program
- Employee recognition
- And so much more!
