Environmental Manager

SOCOTEC US; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentoring and growth opportunities

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Professional career advancement

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Senior-Level Environmental Manager to lead our Environmental Department and related projects. The role ensures compliance with environmental regulations and standards while guiding a team of engineers, scientists, and staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a PE or similar certification, 10+ years of environmental engineering experience, and strong leadership to drive business development and project success across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Environmental Engineering/oversight.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Department and staff.
• Lead environmental projects from inception to completion within scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regs, standards, and best practices.
• Oversee environmental assessments, investigations, site inspections, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Coordinate with other departments on project management and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Environmental regulations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

B.S. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering / Environmental Science

M.S. preferred

Job description

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a growing multidisciplinary professional firm providing engineering design, environmental, and surveying services to public and private sector clients. Following our recent acquisition by SOCOTEC, AEG is experiencing significant growth and expanding its service capabilities.

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a growing multidisciplinary professional firm providing engineering design, environmental, and surveying services to public and private sector clients. Following our recent acquisition by SOCOTEC, AEG is experiencing significant growth and expanding its service capabilities. SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience, and methods is increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

We seek a Senior-Level Environmental Manager, preferably with a Professional Engineering license to lead and manage our Environmental Department and associated projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards. This opportunity will be an exciting step for a professional looking to further develop a successful career. This position works closely with outside Clients and Corporate Principals and Project Managers. In addition, this position provides oversight to staff in developing remediation specifications and plans, investigations, monitoring, facility compliance, permitting, processes, storm water management, erosion and sedimentation controls, wetland identification, hazardous wastes, and other environmental activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental engineering, project management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Department and Staff.
• Lead and manage environmental/engineering projects from inception to completion ensuring projects meet established scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure projects comply with environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct and/or manage tasks associated with environmental assessments and impact studies, environmental investigations, site inspections, and feasibility studies.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Coordinate with other Corporate Departments regarding project management and staff workload and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior environmental professionals, Engineers, CAD Technicians, Designers, and other Staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements.
• Participate on the AEG Corporate Management Team and spearhead Environmental Department Business Development as part of the Corporate Marketing Team.
• Develop proposals resulting in the award of work with new and existing clients as well as bundle-sell with Managers of other Corporate Departments.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience/Training:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Environmental Engineering/oversight.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Experience working on PennDOT projects, as well as other Agencies within Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., PE, PG, CHMM, QEP) is preferred.

Physical Demands of Job

In accordance with OSHA and other federal workplace regulations, an Environmental Manager is expected to complete the following duties:

I. In a standard workday, ranging from 8-12 hours in length, this job requires a combination of the physical ability to:

– Sit/stand up to 8 hours;

– Walk up to 4 hours; and

– Roundtrip travel up to 6 hours.

II. Physical actions may include fieldwork using hands, arms, bending, squatting, and reaching consisting of: LIFT or CARRY and PUSH or PULL up to 50 pounds.

This Job Description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, the above information may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) that do not cause an undue hardship on the Company will be considered as required by local, state, or federal law.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• QA oversight and mentoring role within a growing and expanding organization.
• Opportunity to help build and expand a professional environmental practice.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Professional growth and long-term career advancement.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time, in office, primarily

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.