Environmental Field Specialist II

ZipRecruiter; Farnham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking to hire a dedicated Land Development Specialist to oversee solar site activities. The role requires a strong background in environmental science and land development, ensuring all projects meet compliance standards and regulations. Candidates with a BS degree and significant relevant experience will thrive in this challenging yet rewarding environment, which necessitates both onsite inspections and teamwork with subcontractors to promote sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree required: BS in Environmental Science or related field.
• 2+ years land development experience or inspections experience.
• Comfortable interacting with consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee solar site land development activities to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate land development plans for environmental impacts.
• Inspect subcontractor work and coordinate compliance needs.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Land Development

Civil Engineering Plans Interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BS in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing solar site land development activities from design plan preparation through closeout
  to help insure projects are environmentally compliant
• Evaluate land development plans during design and construction for environmental impacts
• Work with site management of subcontractor activities to insure compliance with permit documentation and
  project requirements
• Inspect subcontractors work progress and immediately share concerns with site management
• Support the coordination and resolution of civil/site development construction related environmental compliance
  issues that arise
• Help to support the site management team with all the land development activities
• Support and help lead all site environmental compliance needs

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum degree – BS environmental science, engineering or related field
• 2+ years land development experience or SWPPP and SPCCC inspections
• Understanding of current environmental laws and regulations, especially CWA/NPDES standards and practices
• Proficient reading and interpretation of civil engineering plans
• Comfortable presenting to and interacting with consultants and subcontractors
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work is performed mainly on project sites and will require living near
assigned site and overnight travel.