Environmental Compliance & Remediation Lead

CPKC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plan / retirement options

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is seeking an Environment and Remediation Specialist to oversee compliance, risk management, and remediation activities across the Southern United States. The role can be based in the Southern U.S.

with a strong focus on safety and regulatory adherence. You will partner with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliant operations, effective remediation planning, and responsible stewardship of environmental liabilities while supporting capital projects and due diligence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering/related field.
• 3+ years in environmental science or engineering.
• Experience with environmental compliance, remediation, and risk management.
• Knowledge of US federal/state environmental regs (CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, SPCC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day environmental compliance for Southern U.S. operations.
• Support the Environmental Assurance Program via inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Assist capital projects with planning, permitting, implementation, and close-out.
• Coordinate third‑party environmental contractors and consultants.
• Lead environmental emergency response efforts (derailments, spills, releases).
• Liaise with regulators during routine operations, incidents, and follow‑ups.
• Manage remediation site portfolios and liabilities.
• Support due diligence and remediation reviews for land transactions and litigation.
• Manage remediation budgets, accruals, forecasts, and metrics.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Remediation

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

English/Spanish bilingual

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology/Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CPKC is seeking an Environment and Remediation Specialist to oversee compliance, risk management, and remediation activities across the Southern United States. The role can be based in the Southern U.S.

with a strong focus on safety and regulatory adherence. You will partner with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to ensure compliant operations, effective remediation planning, and responsible stewardship of environmental liabilities while supporting capital projects and due diligence