Environmental Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

The Environmental Specialist will support on-site construction and project management teams in Stapleton, NE, ensuring environmental plans align with regulations and commitments. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Environmental/Biological sciences and have 2+ years in construction environmental work, with willingness to travel and maintain

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

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.

Skills

Construction experience

Regulatory knowledge

Field travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Env/Agri/Bio degree

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.