Environmental Advisor (Field Based) Environmental Advisor (Field Based) Environmental Resources[...]

Seeds Renewables; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consultancy is hiring an Environmental Advisor in Durham, NC. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in environmental engineering or science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The Environmental Advisor will support environmental compliance, prepare reports, and lead key environmental programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and excel in preparing detailed documentation. This is a limited-term position with potential for extension after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering or environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years applied, progressive environmental engineering/science experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in core Environmental Programs such as compliance approvals.
• Responsible for preparing environmental reports to regulators.
• Develop and integrate environmental standards across the company.
• Support inquiries and emergencies like spills and planning inquiries.
• Prepare written communication for stakeholders and regulators.
• Lead meetings with project teams on environmental projects.
• Identify improvement opportunities in environmental programs.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Leadership

Report Writing

Environmental Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering or environmental science

Job description

Overview

ERM is hiring an Environmental Advisor in Durham, NC. Environmental Advisors are responsible for the development, execution and continuous improvement of environmental programs designed to achieve environmental compliance and support environmentally responsible operation of the gas distribution system. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, expertise and leadership in core Environmental Programs such as: Environmental Compliance Approvals (Air and Noise, Stormwater); Hazardous Waste Management, Spills Management, Environmental Planning (including Environmental Assessments, Screening and Permitting), Contaminated Sites and Excess Soil.
• Responsible for preparing environmental reports to regulators (responsibility includes coordination, data collection and evaluation, report writing, review, approvals and final submission)
• Developing, sustaining, executing, and integrating environmental standards, programs, and procedures for application across the company
• Supporting and responding to environmental inquiries and emergencies, such as spills, suspect soil, and environmental planning/permitting inquiries from across the organization
• Developing scopes of work and reviewing and interpreting environmental results/reports; applying knowledge and experience to provide sound environmental advice and recommendations to businesses
• Preparing written communication (letters/reports) on environmental matters for stakeholders and regulators
• Participating in and leading meetings with project teams, including internal/external stakeholders, to discuss environmental projects, develop strategies for execution, and support environmental compliance
• Identify opportunities for improvement within environmental programs and environmental aspects of construction projects; develop strategies and solutions to environmental matters, and present recommendations to project teams for decision and implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering or environmental science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years applied, progressive environmental engineering/science experience

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Sustainability is our business. As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. ERM’s diverse team of 8,000+ world-class experts in over 150 ...