Principal Environmental Engineer - Mining Permitting

P&C Recruiting and HR; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting and HR is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to lead permitting, compliance, and technical support for a mining project in Idaho. This senior role coordinates with operations, engineering, consultants, and regulators to integrate environmental stewardship into facility design and planning.

The successful candidate will manage environmental permitting efforts, conduct compliance inspections, and guide risk-based mitigation strategies, while mentoring teams and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Natural Resources, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of environmental experience in mining, industrial operations, or similar field.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance programs, and reclamation practices for operating mines.
• Strong technical writing, design and data analysis, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Environmental Management Systems, and GIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental permitting efforts, including permit amendments, renewals, modifications, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate permit application preparation by gathering technical data, developing supporting documentation, and working with operational departments and consultants.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Idaho state agencies, federal regulators, and local stakeholders.
• Track applicable and developing permit and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with permit conditions and reporting obligations.
• Conduct compliance inspections, audits, regulatory reporting, and field assessments to verify adherence to permits, regulations, and company standards.
• Coordinate environmental baseline studies, monitoring programs, and data collection activities.
• Provide environmental engineering support for mine planning, operational projects, infrastructure improvements, and expansion initiatives.
• Work with internal teams and consultants to evaluate environmental impacts and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

GIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Natural Resources, or related discipline

Tools

GIS applications

Microsoft Office

Environmental Management Systems

Job description

P&C Recruiting and HR is seeking a Principal Environmental Engineer to lead permitting, compliance, and technical support for a mining project in Idaho. This senior role coordinates with operations, engineering, consultants, and regulators to integrate environmental stewardship into facility design and planning.

The successful candidate will manage environmental permitting efforts, conduct compliance inspections, and guide risk-based mitigation strategies, while mentoring teams and collaborating