Director, Environmental Services & Growth

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

ESOP and 401k

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Alliant Engineering, Inc. seeks a Director of Environmental Services to lead an established team of environmental specialists, expand service offerings, and guide marketing efforts across transportation and land development projects.

You will manage budgets, mentor staff, coordinate client relationships, and represent Alliant at industry conferences, with base pay in the $140,000–$170,000 range and an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Ten or more years of experience in the environmental sector, preferably within the AEC consulting industry, supporting Transportation and/or Land Development projects.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability preparing and presenting technical information to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and fulfill commitments related to project deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, municipal, and watershed district environmental regulatory programs, including NPDES, Wetland Conservation Act, MNDNR Public Waters, and Section 404 & 401 permitting.
• Thorough understanding of NEPA and MEPA requirements for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA and EAW), Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUAR), and Categorical Exclusions (CATEX).
• Experience working closely with owner, regulatory agencies, and contractor staff on active construction projects.
• Proven track record preparing proposals, marketing, and successfully securing projects from varied clients.

Responsibilities

• Developing, championing, and advocating for the vision of Alliant’s Environmental Services Group.
• Managing workload, schedules, and other tasks needed to lead the group through collaboration with project managers across Alliant’s service areas.
• Expanding Alliant’s environmental service offerings through talent acquisition, training, and partnering.
• Identifying future project opportunities and preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Collaborating with Alliant Transportation and Land Development project managers to ensure timely and quality delivery of environmental services.
• Communicating with clients and project team on project logistics and status.
• Managing quality of work and tracking project budgets and schedules.
• Mentoring staff and new hires to broaden their knowledge and professional skills.
• Coordinating Alliant representation and participation at industry conferences and within professional organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental compliance

NEPA/MEPA

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal writing

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / related field

Job description

Alliant Engineering, Inc. seeks a Director of Environmental Services to lead an established team of environmental specialists, expand service offerings, and guide marketing efforts across transportation and land development projects.

You will manage budgets, mentor staff, coordinate client relationships, and represent Alliant at industry conferences, with base pay in the $140,000–$170,000 range and an employee-owned culture.