Environmental Specialist

SunEnergy1; Hamburg (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across operations and project sites. The role supports permitting, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities while collaborating with project management, construction teams, and regulatory agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years of environmental compliance experience, knowledge of permitting processes, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance or environmental management.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
• Experience with environmental permitting and inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations (EPA, state DEP, local agencies).
• Support environmental permitting and approvals, including SWPPP, SPCC, and other permits.
• Conduct environmental inspections and site audits.
• Prepare, review, and maintain environmental plans and documentation (SWPPP, SPCC, EMP).
• Monitor erosion and sediment control measures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and consultants.
• Support incident investigations and environmental corrective action plans.
• Assist with environmental training for field and project staff.
• Track compliance metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Support environmental due diligence for new projects or acquisitions.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Technical report writing

Field inspections

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across company operations and project sites. This role supports environmental permitting, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities while working closely with project management, construction teams, and regulatory agencies to minimize environmental risk and ensure sustainable project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations (EPA, state DEP, local agencies)

• Support environmental permitting and approvals, including:

  • Stormwater (NPDES, SWPPP)

  • Wetlands and waterways

  • Air quality and emissions

  • Waste management and hazardous materials

• Conduct environmental inspections and site audits

• Prepare, review, and maintain environmental plans and documentation, including:

  • SWPPP

  • SPCC

  • Environmental Management Plans (EMP)

• Monitor erosion and sediment control measures and ensure corrective actions are implemented

• Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting

• Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and consultants

• Support incident investigations and environmental corrective action plans

• Assist with environmental training for field and project staff

• Track compliance metrics and prepare reports for management

• Support environmental due diligence for new projects or acquisitions

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance or environmental management

• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations

• Experience with environmental permitting and inspections

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel to project sites as required

Preferred:

• Experience in construction, EPC, energy, or infrastructure projects

• Knowledge of utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification

• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification

• Experience working with regulatory agencies

Skills & Competencies

• Environmental compliance and risk management

• Regulatory interpretation and implementation

• Technical report writing

• Field inspections and audits

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Attention to detail and organization

• Problem-solving and corrective action implementation