Environmental Engineer

MAV Project Services; Grand Junction (CO); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with 4% match

Health insurance (BlueCross/BlueShield

HSA/FSA options

Descripción de la vacante

MAV Project Services is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) in Colorado to lead environmental permitting efforts for new projects and maintain existing assets. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA) and requires oversight of third-party contractors and in-house teams.

You will prepare and manage USACE Section 404/10 and other state/federal authorizations, develop permitting strategies, and stay current on CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or related field preferred.
• Ten or more years of linear project permitting experience, mainly CWA and state permits; senior roles possible.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes (404/10/408) and NEPA obligations.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and manage state/federal authorization requests (USACE 404/10, stormwater, hydrostatic discharge, drilling mud landfarming, etc.).
• Develop permitting strategies to protect schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, Rivers and Harbors Act 10/408 regulations.
• Promote communication among stakeholders and regulatory personnel.
• Provide weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders.
• Oversee and review environmental surveys and prepare related reports.
• Build strong relationships with internal and regulatory contacts.

Conocimientos

Environmental science

NEPA regulations

USACE permitting

Regulatory communication

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:

401(k) with 4% match

BlueCrossBlueShield Health Options

HSA/FSA Options

108 hours of PTO yearly

The Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) will report to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA) and will lead environmental permitting (e.g. Sections 404/10) efforts associated with new projects, as well as the maintenance of existing assets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, either individually or through oversight of third-party contractors, state/federal authorization requests, namely U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404/10, state/federal construction stormwater permits, state/federal hydrostatic test discharge permits, state drilling mud landfarming permits, and other state/federal authorizations, as applicable.
• Develop permitting/project strategies that help maintain project schedules without sacrificing regulatory compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, such as Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Rivers and Harbors Act Sections 10 and 408.
• Promote and maintain effective communication amongst internal project stakeholders, project management, third-party contractors, and regulatory personnel.
• Provide oral and/or written weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and various project stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to maintain project compliance with applicable state/federal authorizations.
• Oversee and review the execution of natural and cultural resource surveys, as well as the preparation of associated reports.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, key regulatory personnel, and third-party contractors.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or other relevant technical field is preferred.
• Ten or more years of consistent linear project permitting experience, primarily CWA (e.g. Nationwide Permit 12) and relevant state permits.Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered for an Environmental Scientist/Engineer or Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer role.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of USACE permitting processes, including Section 404, Section 10, Section 408, and Real Estate, as well as associated NEPA-related obligations.
• Existing positive relationships and extensive experience working with regional regulatory personnel, namely USACE Fort Worth, Galveston, and New Orleans Districts.
• Adept at communicating effectively to project stakeholders and regulatory staff, as well as members of senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to overcome regulatory challenges to maintain or abbreviate schedules and reduce projects costs through a solution-oriented mindset.
• General knowledge of the construction and operation of pipelines, storage, and other oil/gas-related facilities.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward working in an office environment full time.