Director of Environmental Services

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

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we’re excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You'll Have:

Alliant is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic professional to manage and lead our growing Environmental Services Group. This is a tremendous opportunity to lead a group of exceptional people, play a key role in elevating our group to the next level, and play a key leadership role in the overall company.

As the Director of Environmental Services, you will lead an established team of environmental specialists with expertise in environmental compliance, wetland delineation and permitting, and environmental documentation. You will be responsible for the group’s marketing efforts to build upon our current strengths and identify opportunities for growth and expansion to new markets and 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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with any of the following facets of environmental protection and their associated permitting requirements:
• SWPPP design for NPDES permitting including preparing erosion and sediment control and turf establishment plans
• Wetland delineation, mitigation, and permitting. Wetland and stream restoration and wetland banking
• NEPA and MEPA environmental documentation
• Threatened and endangered species surveys
• Vegetation and habitat assessment surveys
• Contaminated materials management, including contaminated groundwater dewatering, and asbestos and regulated materials disposal
• Erosion and Stormwater Construction Site Management and/or Designer of SWPPP Certification
• Wetland Delineator certification, preferably in Minnesota
• Experience working with transportation and/or land development projects

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can’t wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base pay for this position is expected to be in the range of $140,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.