Environmental Scientist — Field & Compliance Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental Specialist to help integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, and startup. You will provide guidance on mitigation tasks and participate in emergency response.

The role requires a bachelor’s in environmental sciences and 1–6 years of relevant experience; strong communication, research, and data-management skills; willingness to work outdoors and support diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources.
• 1–2 years relevant experience or 5–6 years of experience in related roles.
• Strong written and oral communication capabilities.
• Ability to prepare presentations, data management and reports.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and environmental disciplines.
• Willingness to work outdoors and support multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports environmental component of ESH programs and related tasks.
• Assists development and implementation of environmental plans and procedures.
• Integrates environmental requirements into planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Researches issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation.
• Assists with environmental permitting, studies, risk assessments, and reviews.
• Participates in emergency response and meetings with stakeholders.
• Conducts inspections and environmental monitoring and sampling.
• Provides guidance on mitigation, permit conditions, and sustainability concepts.

Skills

Research & regulatory comprehension

Excellent written/oral communication

Data management & reporting

Analytical sampling & monitoring

Outdoor field work

Multi-shift flexibility

Technical writing

ISO 14001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in environmental sciences / field biology / natural resources

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental Specialist to help integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, and startup. You will provide guidance on mitigation tasks and participate in emergency response.

The role requires a bachelor’s in environmental sciences and 1–6 years of relevant experience; strong communication, research, and data-management skills; willingness to work outdoors and support diverse teams.