Environmental Technical Specialist

Larson Design Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

ESOP

Job summary

Larson Design Group is seeking a Technical Specialist to collaborate with the technical team across environmental disciplines. You will ensure technical accuracy, oversee work by others, and assist in developing scope and fee estimates for small to moderate projects within multi-discipline contexts.

The role emphasizes permitting, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality environmental services across OH, PA, NY, and WV, leveraging ESOP and bonus structures to support professional

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years' job-related experience.
• Knowledge in Wetlands, Threatened and Endangered Species, Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, Infiltration Testing, Hazardous Waste Remediation.
• Strong ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, scheduling and execution of tasks; prepares reports and permit packages.
• Provides technical expertise on complex projects and supports all project stages.
• Builds cross-departmental relationships to promote collaboration and success.
• Applies knowledge of environment, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance and high-quality work.
• Helps develop project schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates.
• Collaborates with teams to define scope and ensure delivery.
• Follows QA/QC processes to improve outcomes and reduce errors.
• Provides guidance and training to team members for professional growth.
• Maintains required professional certifications.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of permitting and regulatory requirements in OH, PA, NY, or WV.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Team mentorship

Environmental permitting

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Field supervision

Technical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management

Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

15+ years' job-related experience

Tools

ArcGIS

Auto CAD

Hydrologic/ Hydraulic software

GPS handheld

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we're expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other - and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We're passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Technical Specialist collaborates closely with the technical team and contributes to all stages and environmental disciplines of the projects. Serving as a subject-matter expert, this role ensures the technical accuracy and quality of assigned work and oversees aspects of work performed by others. The Technical Specialist also assists the Project Team in developing scope and fee estimates for small to moderate single-discipline projects or specific disciplines within multi-discipline projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, scheduling and execution of tasks, prepares reports and permit packages, and supports the successful delivery of projects under the guidance of project managers.
• Provides technical expertise on complex projects, offering reliable input and support throughout all project stages.
• Builds and maintains strong cross-departmental and interdisciplinary relationships to promote collaboration and project success.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of the environment, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance and high-quality work deliverables.
• Assists in developing project schedules, preparing technical proposals, and estimating labor hours to support planning and execution.
• Collaborates with project teams to clarify, implement, and successfully deliver the defined scope of work.
• Promotes and follows established quality assurance and quality control processes to improve outcomes and minimize errors.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members, helping them develop technical skills and professional growth.
• Maintains professional certifications in fields of expertise as needed.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience of permitting and regulatory
• requirements relative in OH, PA, NY, or WV. Permits include, Chapter 102, 105, Section 404, Nationwide, and NEPA

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management,
• Environmental Science, Biology, or related field of study; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years' job-related experience.
• Experience: Knowledge in Wetlands, Threatened and Endangered Species, Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, Infiltration Testing, Hazardous Waste Remediation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient with ArcGIS, Auto CAD, Hydrologic and Hydraulic software, and handheld GPS and other field-testing equipment, including maintenance procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources.

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