Construction Environmental Specialist - Solar

Mortenson; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 89,500 - 120,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401(k) with Mortenson match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Construction Environmental Specialist for the Solar group to support environmental management across North America. You will review documentation, advise on environmental matters, and promote compliance on projects in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires flexibility, proactive collaboration, and strong confidentiality. Expect 100% travel and base pay in a competitive range with eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of four years related experience.
• Experience in erosion prevention and sediment control, storm water plans, spill prevention, wetlands, or endangered species.
• Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial, and local laws and procedures.
• Organized, self-directed, collaborative team player.
• Ability to interact with consultants and governmental agencies.
• Proficiency with PC, tablets and widely used software packages (Excel, MS Word).
• Current driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Implement Mortenson’s environmental program for simple to moderately complex project sites and promote environmental compliance of construction activities.
• Develop site-specific environmental plans and activities.
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop and lead environmental orientation and training programs.
• Lead onsite best management practices for environmental management.
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct site inspections.
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues and applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Interface with customer’s environmental personnel and consultants.
• Assist in the development of company-wide Environmental Management supportive programs.

Skills

Spreadsheets

MS Word

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

Tools

PC/Tablet software

Excel

Job description

Construction Environmental Specialist – Solar Group

Mortenson is currently seeking a Construction Environmental Specialist for our Solar group with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever‑changing environment. The role requires flexibility, resourcefulness, proactivity, and efficiency with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Environmental Specialist will support Mortenson’s environmental management efforts for Solar group projects throughout North America by reviewing environmental documentation and advising on environmental matters in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Location: Texas

Travel: This is a regional position that will be supporting projects in a specified region of the U.S. This is a 100% travel position. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement Mortenson’s environmental program for simple to moderately complex project sites and promote environmental compliance of construction activities. Essential requirements.
• Develop site‑specific environmental plans and activities.
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Develop and lead environmental orientation and training programs.
• Lead onsite best management practices for environmental management.
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures and conduct site inspections.
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory (Federal, State, Provincial, and local) reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Interface with customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives, etc.
• Assist in the development of company‑wide Environmental Management supportive programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of four years related experience.
• Significant experience in at least two of the following areas: erosion prevention and sediment control, storm water pollution prevention plans, spill prevention controls and countermeasures, wetlands, endangered species.
• Strong understanding of Federal, State, Provincial, and local laws, policies and procedures.
• A well‑organized and self‑directed individual who is collaborative and a team player.
• Ability to interact with consultants and governmental agencies.
• Proficiency with PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word).
• Current driver’s license.
• Able to travel up to 100%.

Benefits

(for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

The base pay range for this role is $89,500 – $120,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, O‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.