Environmental Specialist in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Théméricourt; Hybrid; EUR 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Ulteig seeks a Senior Environmental Specialist to drive environmental compliance across Federal, State, and Local regulations for diverse clients in Lifeline Sectors. Hybrid work options include Sacramento, CA office or remote in the Southern California region.

You will manage teams, oversee field investigations, prepare NEPA/CEQA reports, and coordinate permits while building strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental field.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Thorough understanding of and experience with NEPA/CEQA and ESA/CWA/CAA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, organize, and direct multi-disciplinary teams for reports and permit applications.
• Provide oversight and interpretation of data for investigations, mitigation, or monitoring.
• Lead project field efforts (wildlife, botanical, water, etc.).
• Communicate scientific information to the project team.
• Prepare and review environmental reports and materials.
• Assist with permit coordination and compliance for clients.
• Develop relationships with current clients through quality support.
• Engage new clients via networking and service.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

ArcGIS Pro

Field Maps

Job description

Description

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 Southern California (San Diego, CA) Region.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We Expect from You

• 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]; 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.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meeting your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace


• Employee Ownership


• Competitive Pay


• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  
• Collaborative Environment


• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule, so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is

$147,800 - $200,000
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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