Environmental Scientist / Project Manager

Earth Systems LLC • Sioux Falls, SD

4d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Scientist / Project Manager plays a critical role in leading and executing environmental projects that ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote sustainable practices. This position involves conducting thorough environmental assessments, analyzing data, and developing strategies to mitigate environmental impact across various projects. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and client communications to deliver high-quality outcomes. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison between clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure projects meet all scientific and legal requirements. Ultimately, this role drives the integration of scientific expertise with project management skills to support environmental stewardship and business objectives within the professional, scientific, and technical services industry in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience supporting or managing environmental consulting projects
• Experience assisting with regulatory compliance or environmental permitting activities
• Familiarity with air, water, spill prevention, and reporting programs
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting SPCC, FRP, SWPPP, NPDES, air permitting, or Tier II reporting
• Exposure to OGI monitoring or PHMSA-related documentation
• Field experience supporting environmental assessments or wetland delineations

Responsibilities

• Support environmental projects from initiation through closeout under senior PM oversight
• Coordinate schedules, task tracking, and budgets for small to mid-sized projects
• Assist with regulatory compliance activities, including: SPCC, FRP, and SWPPP support OGI and leak detection program assistance Air permitting and Title V support tasks SARA Title III / Tier II reporting assistance NPDES permit coordination and compliance tracking
• Support PHMSA-related documentation and compliance coordination
• Assist with wetland delineations and environmental field documentation under senior staff direction
• Coordinate and support field activities related to site assessments, remediation, inspections, and monitoring
• Prepare draft technical reports, plans, and regulatory submittals
• Interface with clients and regulatory agencies in a supporting capacity
• Track project progress, documentation status, and change requests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level