Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist (Field)

Merjent; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Generous benefits package

Remote/office/hybrid work options

Job summary

Merjent, Inc., in Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks an Environmental Consultant to support energy infrastructure projects. The role focuses on environmental permitting and compliance, including permit acquisition, field surveys, and reporting.

Expect 40–50% travel to project sites and remote/hybrid work options may be available. The ideal candidate has regulatory knowledge and strong initiative, with 3–4 years of field or permitting experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in environmental field and 3–4 years of field work or permitting experience.
• Experience with environmental permitting processes is preferred.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally (40–50%) for field work.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and tasks for environmental review, permitting and compliance for energy-sector clients.
• Support analyses to develop project-specific permit applications.
• Conduct environmental field tasks and reporting.
• Potential to conduct biological/wetland surveys and stormwater inspections and reporting.
• Support administrative functions including document production and technical editing.
• Collaborate with internal managers and external clients to uphold Merjent's standards.

Skills

Travel willingness

Independent work

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

B.A./B.S. in environmental science or related field

Job description

Merjent, Inc., in Little Rock, Arkansas, seeks an Environmental Consultant to support energy infrastructure projects. The role focuses on environmental permitting and compliance, including permit acquisition, field surveys, and reporting.

Expect 40–50% travel to project sites and remote/hybrid work options may be available. The ideal candidate has regulatory knowledge and strong initiative, with 3–4 years of field or permitting experience.