Mid-Level Environmental Specialist

About the role

The position will manage simple to complex environmental projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to strategic environmental planning with a strong background in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated leadership in environmental assessments, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Preferred experience includes but not limited to permitting, wetland delineations, stormwater evaluations, hazardous materials assessments, and CADD drafting.

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Project management, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage environmental projects, including wetland delineations, permitting, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Phase I & II ESAs, site remediation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Interact and communicate effectively with fellow team members, clients, and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NEPA, CEQA, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Draft figures and site plans via CADD software.
• Perform environmental fieldwork including oversight of subcontractor(s).
• Oversee data collection, sampling, and analysis for air, water, and soil quality.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings.
• Mentor and train junior staff, as appropriate.
• Stay current with changes in environmental laws, policies, and best practices.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, writing proposals, and contributing to project bids.
• Carry out job functions safely and in accordance with a Health and Safety Plan and/or industry standards.
• Respond to inquiries and/or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce.
• Ability to read and understand civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
• Perform mathematics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry used in field survey analysis.
• Ability to explain, interpret, and teach policies, technical concepts, and designs.
• Proficient with environmental modeling tools and computer software (GIS, field data processing, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software).
• Manage projects and work with marketing staff to write proposals, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field (Master's Degree is preferred)

Experience/Training

• 7+ years of relevant environmental experience, preferably in consulting, energy, or industrial sectors is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., PE, PG, CHMM, QEP) is preferred.

Physical Demands of Job

In accordance with OSHA and other federal workplace regulations, an Environmental Specialist is expected to complete the following duties:

I. In a standard workday, ranging from 8-12 hours in length, this job requires a combination of the physical ability to:

• Sit/stand up to 8 hours;
• Walk up to 4 hours; and
• Roundtrip travel up to 6 hours.

Additional information

II. Physical actions may include fieldwork using hands, arms, bending, squatting, and reaching consisting of: LIFT or CARRY and PUSH or PULL up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information: What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• QA oversight and mentoring role within a growing and expanding organization.
• Opportunity to help build and expand a environmental practice.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement

• Job Type: Full-Time, in office, primarily
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.