Senior Environmental Due Diligence Professional

Arcadis•Highlands Ranch, CO

5h•$124,000 - $186,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) Senior Technical Expert—such as an environmental scientist, environmental engineer, or professional in environmental or health and safety disciplines—to support regional, national, and international EDD projects and programs. The role supports project and portfolio management and client relationships within Arcadis’ Resilience Environment team and its established EDD Community of Practice (CoP). The position contributes to high-quality Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with ASTM E1527-21, along with related work such as limited compliance evaluations, environmental risk assessments, and planning Phase II ESAs. As a senior technical resource, the professional helps evaluate opportunities, develop scopes of work and proposals, prepare and review reports and other deliverables, manage projects, and coordinate reviews with colleagues, clients, contractors, and other project participants. The role may lead large Phase I ESA portfolio projects and support client mergers and acquisitions. The work also includes reviewing environmental and health and safety permits and documentation, evaluating regulatory compliance, identifying gaps, recommending corrective actions, and supporting compliance policies, programs, procedures, and management systems. Fieldwork may take place at industrial, manufacturing, and environmentally impacted sites, including sites involving hazardous substances or waste. The position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and approximately 20% travel, including outdoor work in potentially inclement weather. Arcadis describes itself as a global design, engineering, and consultancy company focused on sustainable solutions and improving quality of life. The listed salary range is $124,000–$186,000; actual salary varies based on factors including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a closely related field.
20+ years of relevant experience conducting Phase I ESAs, including project and portfolio management and team development.
Thorough understanding of ASTM E1527-21 and qualification as an Environmental Professional as defined by the Standard.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including CERCLA, SARA, Brownfields Amendments, RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, the SPCC Rule, and state and local storage tank regulations.
Strong technical writing skills.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Availability for approximately 20% travel and outdoor work in potentially inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental/Civil Engineering, EHS Management, or a related discipline.
Contractor management experience.
Project management experience on multi-site and/or global EDD projects.

Responsibilities

Support regional, national, and international EDD projects and programs, including project and portfolio management and client relationship support.
Work with the EDD Community of Practice to support Phase I ESA portfolios and associated limited compliance assessments, environmental risk assessments, Phase II ESA planning, and other EDD evaluations for client mergers and acquisitions.
Serve as a senior technical resource and prepare and provide senior review of Phase I ESAs and other EDD deliverables.
Evaluate project opportunities, develop scopes of work, and prepare proposals.
Prepare or review reports and deliverables.
Manage EDD projects, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and lead large Phase I ESA portfolio projects as needed.
Coordinate and conduct project-document reviews with colleagues, client representatives, contractors, and other project participants.
Review complex environmental and health and safety regulatory permits and documentation; assess compliance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Support environmental and health and safety compliance policies, programs, procedures, and management systems.
Conduct fieldwork at industrial, manufacturing, and environmentally impacted sites, including locations involving hazardous substances or waste.
Maintain discretion and professionalism during fieldwork and be available for approximately 20% travel.