Sargent & Lundy

Senior Environmental Associate

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science; MS preferred.
  • 5+ years of environmental compliance, impact assessment, and/or permitting experience.
  • Knowledge of laws including NEPA, ESA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
  • Experience in Environmental Impact Assessments and related permitting processes.
  • Strong communication skills for interaction with team members and agencies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

  • Review and implement environmental regulations for various industrial projects.
  • Prepare site-specific environmental impact studies for energy facilities.
  • Collaborate with project engineers to meet environmental criteria in designs.
  • Create permit applications and matrices, liaising with regulatory agencies.
  • Draft complex technical reports, including compliance audits and assessments.
  • Travel to client and project sites for reviews, including possible international trips.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office days required.
  • Opportunities for professional development through peer learning.
  • Participation in Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.
  • Diversity in project work across various energy sectors.
  • Comprehensive benefits package reflecting employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

  • As a member of Sargent & Lundy’s Environmental and Permitting team, you will utilize your academic background and experience to review, evaluate, and implement federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements as they apply to a variety of electric power, nuclear power and industrial projects. You will be asked to use your knowledge of environmental regulations and engineering principals to meet project team and client needs for defining, evaluating, and implementing environmental mitigation, compliance, and permitting projects.
  • The position will offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations as they apply to major industrial projects, and to work with multi-disciplined project teams to:
    • Review and implement federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as they apply to specific projects and develop strategies to implement cost-effective mitigation compliance plans.
    • Prepare site-specific environmental impact studies to evaluate the suitability of a site for a proposed fossil fuel power plant, nuclear power facility, wind energy farm, solar generating station, electric substation, or transmission line.
    • Work with project engineers to ensure projects are designed and developed using criteria that recognize all relevant environmental requirements.
    • Prepare permit matrices and permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies.
  • Prepare complex technical reports including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews.You will have the opportunity to develop your environmental career via peer-learning and knowledge sharing with other engineers and environmental professionals and participating in Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes and our associated “Communities of Practice.”
  • The position offers the opportunity to travel to client offices and project site locations for project reviews. Some international travel may be required.
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred.
  • Five or more years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex industrial projects.
  • Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations that apply to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
  • Environmental impact assessment/permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields:
    • Environmental Impact Assessments.
    • Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments
    • Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports.
    • Preparation of Title V Permit Application
    • NPDES wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting.
    • Army Corp (wetlands) permitting.
    • Preparation of SWPPP/SPCC plans
    • Major source air permitting including preparation of air permit applications, emissions calculations, New Source Review and PSD permitting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and regulatory agencies
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and coordinate various inputs between the internal engineering team, client and regulatory agency.
  • Ability to provide guidance to associate staff members.
  • Experience with all Microsoft applications including proficiency specifically in Excel and Word.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps showing critical environmental resources such as wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive receptors.
    • Certification or coursework in GIS is a plus
  • Proficiency in AERMOD and experience in preparation of inputs to the software.
Compensation Range$100,019 - $152,807 Transparency StatementSargent & 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 This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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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