North Carolina Environmental Manager

Lochner•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner's purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us Your impact: Planning and overseeing higher level natural resources field investigations, including coordinating field teams, managing logistics, and ensuring that sampling and data collection adhere to established health and safety protocols and quality standards. Perform on-site natural resources field investigations and/or inspections and collect samples of soil, water, air, and biological materials to assess environmental conditions and identify potential environmental impacts. Regularly collect and analyze environmental data to track trends and detect any changes or potential issues in various ecosystems, ensuring that environmental quality is maintained or improved. Assist in the formulation and review of environmental policies, regulations, and standards to ensure they are effective and up-to-date, and contribute to regulatory compliance and enforcement efforts. Manage and execute natural components of transportation and other engineering projects, such as wetland and stream impact minimization/mitigation, habitat restoration, or sustainability initiatives, ensuring they meet objectives, budgets, and timelines. Write detailed technical reports, permitting packages, and documentation summarizing field findings, project outcomes, and compliance with environmental regulations, and present these findings to stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Evaluate the environmental impact of proposed transportation projects or activities, and assist in the development of NEPA/SEPA documents.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field
10-15+ years of experience working in the transportation industry in North Carolina with clients, stakeholder agencies, and the general public desired
Experience with environmental science, environmental permitting, and NEPA/SEPA experience desired
Proficient in GIS software, Microsoft and Adobe software, and understanding of Microstation or CADD software
Proficiency with technical writing, communication software, technology, health and safety protocols, and tools.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with a collaborative team
Self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Commitment

Responsibilities

Planning and overseeing higher level natural resources field investigations, including coordinating field teams, managing logistics, and ensuring that sampling and data collection adhere to established health and safety protocols and quality standards.
Perform on-site natural resources field investigations and/or inspections and collect samples of soil, water, air, and biological materials to assess environmental conditions and identify potential environmental impacts.
Regularly collect and analyze environmental data to track trends and detect any changes or potential issues in various ecosystems, ensuring that environmental quality is maintained or improved.
Assist in the formulation and review of environmental policies, regulations, and standards to ensure they are effective and up-to-date, and contribute to regulatory compliance and enforcement efforts.
Manage and execute natural components of transportation and other engineering projects, such as wetland and stream impact minimization/mitigation, habitat restoration, or sustainability initiatives, ensuring they meet objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Write detailed technical reports, permitting packages, and documentation summarizing field findings, project outcomes, and compliance with environmental regulations, and present these findings to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Evaluate the environmental impact of proposed transportation projects or activities, and assist in the development of NEPA/SEPA documents.