Environmental Expert

Sigma Earth; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth seeks an experienced Environmental Planning & Strategy specialist to develop and implement project-specific environmental approaches across feasibility, design, construction and operations, ensuring alignment with regulations, lender requirements, and client sustainability objectives.

You will lead EIAs/ESIAs, obtain MoEFCC/SEIAA approvals, design EMPs/CEMPs, and coordinate with air, water, noise, ecology and socio-economic experts to deliver integrated environmental outcomes for

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in environmental assessment, permitting, compliance, and management.
• Strong understanding of Indian environmental regulations including EIA Notification 2006 and related acts.
• Experience in baseline studies, mitigation design, EMP/CEMP preparation, and contractor oversight.
• Proficiency in GIS and modelling tools for air, noise, and water quality analysis.
• Excellent technical reporting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EIAs/ESIAs and coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines.
• Manage the lifecycle of environmental clearances and approvals.
• Design and implement EMPs/CEMPs, and oversee contractor environmental plans.
• Define monitoring frameworks and apply modelling tools to assess impacts.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory expertise

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Ethical responsibility

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Environmental Engineering

M.E./M.Tech in Environmental Engineering

M.Sc. in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS/QGIS

Environmental modelling

QA/QC systems

Job description

Job Description

Environmental Planning & Strategy

Develop and implement project-specific environmental strategies across all stages-feasibility, design, construction, and operations- ensuring alignment with applicable regulations, lender requirements, and client sustainability objectives.

Environmental Impact Assessments

Lead comprehensive EIAs/ESIAs, IEEs, baseline environmental studies, and alternatives analysis. Coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines such as air quality, water, noise, soil, ecology, and socio-economic experts to deliver integrated assessments.

Permitting & Regulatory Approvals

Manage the complete lifecycle of environmental clearances, including MoEF&CC/SEIAA approvals, SPCB consent to establish/operate, and ongoing compliance with permit conditions during construction and operational phases.

Environmental Management Planning

Design and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs/CEMPs), biodiversity conservation plans, waste and hazardous materials management strategies, spill response frameworks, and site restoration plans.

Compliance & Environmental Audits

Develop compliance tracking systems, conduct internal audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances, and prepare statutory submissions and stakeholder compliance reports.

Monitoring, Modelling & Analysis

Define environmental monitoring frameworks, oversee field data collection and QA/QC processes, and apply modelling tools (AERMOD, CALPUFF, noise and water models) to assess and mitigate environmental impacts.

Construction Phase Environmental Support

Integrate environmental controls into construction methodologies, contractor deliverables, and BOQs. Review contractor environmental plans and ensure effective on-site implementation and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Public Consultation

Plan and facilitate public consultations, regulatory hearings, and stakeholder engagements. Address grievances and incorporate feedback into project design and environmental management strategies.

ESG & Lender Compliance Alignment

Ensure compliance with international frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, World Bank/EBRD EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles, and client-specific ESG requirements.

Climate Risk & Sustainability Integration

Assess climate-related risks, develop GHG inventories, evaluate carbon impacts, and recommend mitigation/adaptation strategies aligned with sustainability goals and reporting standards.

Environmental Risk Management

Maintain environmental risk registers, drive corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely resolution of environmental issues with clear accountability.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare audit-ready environmental reports, dashboards, regulatory submissions, and performance summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Lead multidisciplinary environmental teams, provide technical guidance, conduct reviews, deliver training, and promote best practices across junior engineers and specialists.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) and/or Master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Environmental Engineering or M.Sc. in Environmental Science.

Experience

Minimum 12 years of experience in environmental assessment, permitting, compliance, and management for infrastructure or industrial sectors such as transport, water, energy, buildings, or manufacturing.

Regulatory Expertise

Strong understanding of Indian environmental regulations, including EIA Notification 2006, Water & Air Acts, Hazardous Waste Rules, Noise Rules, and related permitting frameworks.

Technical Expertise

Experience in baseline studies, impact prediction, mitigation design, EMP/CEMP preparation, contractor oversight, and environmental field assessments.

Tools & Technical Skills

Proficiency in environmental monitoring methods, QA/QC systems, GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS), and modelling software for air, noise, and water quality analysis.

Communication Skills

Strong ability to prepare technical reports, deliver presentations, and communicate complex environmental findings in a clear, actionable format.

HSE & EMS Integration

Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and integration with ISO 45001 and broader project HSE frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical leadership: Manage and review multidisciplinary environmental deliverables within time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Regulatory expertise: Anticipate approval requirements and ensure audit-ready compliance documentation.
• Analytical thinking: Interpret environmental data and develop evidence-based mitigation strategies.
• Project management: Coordinate across teams, manage risks, and ensure seamless execution across project phases.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Influence internal and external stakeholders and mentor junior team members.
• Problem-solving mindset: Develop practical, cost-effective environmental solutions embedded in design and execution.
• Ethical responsibility: Uphold sustainability principles, environmental stewardship, and transparent decision-making.