Environmental Specialist

SunEnergy1 • Hamburg, AR

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About The Position

The Environmental Specialist ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across company operations and project sites. The role supports environmental permitting, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities, working closely with project management, construction teams, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental risk and support sustainable project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in environmental compliance or environmental management.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience with environmental permitting and inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, EPC, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, including EPA, state DEP, and local agency requirements.
• Support environmental permitting and approvals for stormwater (NPDES and SWPPP), wetlands and waterways, air quality and emissions, waste management, and hazardous materials.
• Conduct environmental inspections and site audits.
• Prepare, review, and maintain environmental plans and documentation, including SWPPP, SPCC, and Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
• Monitor erosion and sediment control measures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and consultants.
• Support incident investigations and environmental corrective action plans.
• Assist with environmental training for field and project staff.
• Track compliance metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Support environmental due diligence for new projects or acquisitions.

What This Job Offers

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