Environmental Project Lead - Decommissioning & Remediation

Onterris; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Project Environmental Professional to support decommissioning and remediation projects for a large oil/gas client in Colorado. You will contribute to regulatory compliance, lead field activities, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient progress.

This role requires a geology/environmental/engineering background, 4–7+ years of experience, and the ability to work both in the field and office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering; Master's a plus.
• 4–7+ years of related environmental experience.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling and drilling oversight.
• Valid driver's license; ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screening.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (current 8-hour refresher).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Google Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or similar tools.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to perform outdoor field work, lift up to 50 lbs., and travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project management teams moving oil and gas sites through decommissioning and remediation toward regulatory closure.
• Prepare and manage regulatory reporting deliverables, including Colorado ECMC Form 27 Site Investigation and Remediation Workplans.
• Manage multiple project tasks; serve as field lead on select projects and mentor technicians and staff.
• Lead and support environmental field activities, including soil and groundwater sampling, subsurface investigations, and data collection.
• Oversee drilling subcontractors, maintain boring logs, and support monitoring well design/installation.
• Apply regulatory standards and technical guidance to project work.
• Track project hours and manage time to meet scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Field work

Technical writing

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Onterris is seeking a Project Environmental Professional to support decommissioning and remediation projects for a large oil/gas client in Colorado. You will contribute to regulatory compliance, lead field activities, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient progress.

This role requires a geology/environmental/engineering background, 4–7+ years of experience, and the ability to work both in the field and office.