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Environmental Scientist
Equity Staffing Group
Albuquerque (NM)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
Equity Staffing Group is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist/Permit Coordinator for a leading national Engineering & Construction consulting firm in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves understanding environmental permitting for electrical projects and coordinating with various agencies to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in environmental sciences, experience in project management, and familiarity with the relevant regulations. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a chance to work on significant infrastructure projects.
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Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of related environmental science experience required.
- Knowledge of permitting regulations for environmental projects necessary.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate project tasks with teams, federal and state agencies.
- Manage compliance and maintain stakeholder communications.
- Advise on environmental permitting solutions and budget management.
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Equity Staffing has a new Staff Environmental Scientist/Permit Coordinator opportunity with a leading national Engineering & Construction consulting firm that is hiring in their Albuquerque, NM office!
Onsite, office in Albuquerque, NM
Summary: This position will require knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of electrical distribution, transmission, and substation projects for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) as part of their Infrastructure Investment Program.
Main Duties:
- Coordinating with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of necessary project reports and materials.
- Coordinate with contractors, PMs, and clients regarding project schedule, permit status, and all pre-, current, and post- construction permit and Work Order needs.
- Review process and ensure that compliance and necessary updates are made known to all stakeholders.
- Coordinator must be available when necessary to advise contractors, engineers, and project managers.
- Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare responses in a timely manner.
- Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental/non environmental permitting.
- Advising clients and team members of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
- Managing work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, biology, ecology, or related field from an accredited program is required (Must show on resume).
- Minimum 4 years of related professional experience is required (consulting preferred).
- Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, the National Environmental Policy Act, and state and local municipalities.
- Knowledge of transmission, distribution, and substation construction schedules and workload preferred.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
- Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
- Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS Pro)
Equity Staffing Group is one of the fastest growing Native American owned staffing companies in the United States. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (RMMSDC).
Equity Staffing Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Staffing Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
- Seniority levelAssociate
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionScience
- IndustriesEngineering Services and Construction
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