Environmental Compliance Engineer – Energy Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Engineer to join the Environmental and Permitting team in a hybrid Chicago setting. You will review, evaluate, and implement federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for electric power, nuclear, and industrial projects, helping define mitigation and permitting strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, preparing EIAs, permit applications, and complex reports, and may involve domestic

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; MS preferred.
• 3+ years in environmental compliance, impact assessment, and/or permitting for industrial projects.
• Familiarity with NEPA, ESA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
• Experience with EIAs, Phase 1/2 ESAs, Title V, NPDES, wetlands, SWPPP/SPCC, NSR/PSD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask with project teams, clients, and regulators.
• Ability to guide associate staff.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement federal, state, and local environmental requirements and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare site-specific environmental impact studies for various power/energy projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet environmental criteria in designs.
• Prepare permit matrices and permit applications; interface with agencies.
• Prepare complex reports including EIAs, site assessments, audits, and reviews.
• Develop environmental career via peer-learning and Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client offices and project sites; some international travel may be required.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Leadership guidance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

BS in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science

MS preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

AERMOD

Excel

Word

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Engineer to join the Environmental and Permitting team in a hybrid Chicago setting. You will review, evaluate, and implement federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for electric power, nuclear, and industrial projects, helping define mitigation and permitting strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, preparing EIAs, permit applications, and complex reports, and may involve domestic