Senior Environmental Specialist

Ulteig•Rancho Cordova, CA

8d•$147,800 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Specialist to facilitate environmental compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations for public and private clients across all of our Lifeline Sectors: Transportation, Renewables, Power, and Water, as well as other industries we serve. Our goal is to assist clients with developing an approach to environmental compliance and due diligence that balances development with natural and cultural resources protection. The candidate will have flexibility to work from our office in Sacramento, California, and/or remotely from the Sacramento, CA region. The Senior Environmental Specialist will support and manage new and existing projects as well as assist with business development. Proven experience in environmental analysis, compliance, and public/stakeholder involvement will be needed to lead, author, and review technical reports. The applicant should have direct experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), wetland delineation, biological resources, historic/cultural resources, and environmental due diligence surveys/documentation/approvals. This team member will have direct contact with regulatory agencies and clients. This person will also work with multidisciplinary project teams, with proven experience to lead through the process. Candidate must be motivated to identify, pursue, and expand Ulteig’s client base and industry presence, while being responsive to our current client needs. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental policy, biology, wildlife management, range management, natural resources management, or related field
15+ years of related experience (advanced degree may count toward experience)
Thorough understanding of and experience with relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations (e.g., NEPA/CEQA; Endangered Species Act [ESA]; Clean Water Act [CWA]; Clean Air Act [CAA]; National Historic Preservation Act [NHPA]; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [CERCLA]; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA]) as they relate to environmental review and approval/permitting of projects
Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective time-management, written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively independently and in team situations, as well as establish strong relationships with other teams
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and applicable industry-related software packages (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps)
Must be willing to travel occasionally with overnight stays
Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, organize, and direct multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of preparing reports (e.g., NEPA/CEQA documents, wetland delineation reports, biological assessments, noise analysis, environmental site assessments, etc.) and environmental permit applications in support of projects for various industries and markets
Provide oversight, review, and interpretation of data as part of new or ongoing investigations, mitigation, or monitoring projects
Lead and organize team for project field efforts (wildlife, botanical, water, etc.)
Communicate scientific and technical information to the project team
Prepare and review environmental reports and related materials
Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance
Develop lasting professional relationships with current clients through quality client support
Engage new clients through professional networking, marketing, and exceptional customer service and support
Prepare proposals, scopes of services, schedules, and budgets
Mentor junior staff