Environmental Specialist

Energy Vault; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is looking for an Environmental Specialist who will engage in various environmental assessments and prepare permit applications. The role demands strong analytical skills, independence, and the ability to thrive in team settings. Join a recognized firm that offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, performance bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Public Affairs required.
• Experience with environmental regulatory agencies preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and GIS systems valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage permit applications and environmental reports.
• Conduct resource planning and site evaluations for environmental impacts.
• Communicate findings and coordinate with project stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication

Independence

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Public Affairs

Tools

GIS Database systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Commonwealth Engineers is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our award-winning engineering design and consulting firm. The candidate must be a self-starter willing to grow with our company. Applicant must be adaptable and willing to work in a performance and deadline-driven environment and a team setting. Training will be made available for specific duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage permit applications
• Prepare environmental reports and assessments as required by funding agencies
• Perform environmental resource planning including historic/architectural resources, wetlands, surface waters, groundwater, floodway and floodplain, plants and animals, soils, farmland impacts
• Evaluate sites for potential wetland/stream mitigation
• Coordination with sub-consultants and inclusion of findings in project technical reports
• Prepare technical reports, memorandums, and graphics
• Use of GIS and online mapping to show potential impacts and include technical reports
• Effectively communicate environmental findings and permitting needs
• Utility Coordination
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Public Affairs
• Experience working with Local, State, and/or Federal Environmental/Regulatory Agencies (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in GIS Database systems (preferred but not required)
• Assertive interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize

Benefits

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance including maternity leave
• Supplemental insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40- hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.