Environmental Specialist

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

401(k) eligibility

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Clothing allowance

Company phone and laptop

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support on-site construction teams, develop environmental plans, and ensure compliance with client requirements and environmental regulations across various power infrastructure projects in North America.

Reporting to senior environmental staff, you will train crews, document inspections, and collaborate with project management to implement corrective actions and maintain environmental integrity on active sites.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Environmental, Agricultural or Biological Sciences or equivalent.
• 2+ years in Construction Industry or environmental field; Powerline Transmission preferred.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal regulations, codes, permits and approvals.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel to field/on-site.
• Willingness to travel and work hours flexible to project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support to on-site construction and project management teams.
• Develop and implement project environmental plans meeting client requirements and regulations.
• Evaluate compliance with customer standards and commitments (CEMPs, cultural/heritage plans, habitats, SWPPP, weed management, reclamation).
• Monitor site environmental issues and recommend corrective actions with environmental lead and construction manager.
• Document daily on-site environmental inspections with photographic log.
• Train employees and contractors on environmental awareness and controls.
• Collaborate with crews and client enviro representatives to meet requirements.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Driver's license

Field travel flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Education

University degree in Environmental/Agri/Bio

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Location: Stapleton, NE

Rotation: 4 weeks on / 1 week off

Schedule: 6 days/week, 10-hour days

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to Senior Environmental staff and working daily with Operations and Project Management, the Environmental Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that project operational activities, undertaken or proposed by Forbes Bros, are aligned with project construction environmental management/protection plans, regulations and all other relevant environmental documents and commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing environmental support to the on-site construction and project management teams.
• Developing and implementing project environmental plans to ensure that work is completed in compliance with all relevant client requirements as well as provincial and/or federal regulations.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable customer standards and commitments:
• Construction Environmental Management Plans.
• Cultural and Heritage Resources Protection Plans.
• Wildlife Resource and Habitat Protection / Mitigation Plans.
• SWPPP.
• Vegetation, Weed & Pest Management Plans.
• Reclamation Plans.
• Monitoring and proactive reporting of any potential environmental issues to the environmental lead and construction manager, including recommendations and implementation strategies for the appropriate corrective actions.
• Documenting daily on-site environmental inspections and maintaining a photographic log of site activities and conditions.
• Training of employees and contractors on environmental awareness and aspect controls.
• Working closely with construction crews and client environmental representatives to ensure requirements are achieved.
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• University Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Agricultural or Biological Sciences or equivalent
• Two (2) + years of experience within the Construction Industry or relevant environmental field experience. Powerline Transmission experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal regulations, codes, permits and approvals, as well as their technical application
• Able and willing to present a current valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract
• Able and willing to frequently travel to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Per diem (project-based)
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) eligibility
• Up to $900 annual clothing allowance
• Company phone and laptop

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements. This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range: $38 USD - $44 USD

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.