Environmental Specialist

SunEnergy1; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 in Ohio seeks an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance across operations and projects, supporting permitting, monitoring, and mitigation to minimize risk.

The role partners with construction teams and regulators, prepares plans (SWPPP, SPCC, EMP), conducts site audits, and tracks metrics. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience; OSHA/Hazwoper certifications preferred.

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 environmental laws and regulations (EPA, state/locals)
• Support permitting and approvals: SWPPP, SPCC, wetlands, air, waste
• Conduct environmental inspections and site audits
• Prepare and maintain Environmental Plans (SWPPP, SPCC, EMP)
• Monitor erosion and sediment controls; ensure corrective actions
• Coordinate environmental sampling, monitoring, and reporting
• Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and consultants
• Support incident investigations and corrective action plans
• Assist with environmental training for field staff
• Track compliance metrics and reports for management
• Support due diligence for new projects/acquisitions

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Technical report writing

Field inspections

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Biology 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