Project Engineer– Environmental Compliance Specialist

Roux Consulting; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Roux Consulting in Burlington, MA is seeking a Project Engineer– Environmental Compliance Specialist to support environmental compliance projects across New England, from initiation through completion. This role blends fieldwork—stormwater inspections and sampling—with office duties to ensure SWPPP and SPCC plans meet regulatory requirements.

You will mentor junior staff, manage scope and budgeting for compliance programs, coordinate with internal teams, clients and regulators, and prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in environmental consulting with focus on compliance or permitting.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations in New England.
• Experience coordinating across sites with staff, vendors, clients, regulators.
• Demonstrated task and project management skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER preferred.
• Experience with EPA CDX / NetDMR and NetMSGP preferred.
• Ability to conduct inspections, sampling and reporting under MSGP/NPDES.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance projects across New England from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate stormwater sampling and inspections.
• Develop and implement SWPPP and SPCC plans.
• Perform audits and support permitting obligations.
• Balance fieldwork with office duties and regulatory reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm growth.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for compliance programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Field sampling

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

Regulatory reporting

HAZWOPER knowledge

CDX NetDMR/NetMSGP

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Tools

NetDMR

NetMSGP

Job description

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Project Engineer– Environmental Compliance Specialist - (870)

Job Title

Project Engineer– Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Burlington, MA - Burlington, MA 01803 US (Primary)

Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting environmental compliance projects across New England, from initiation through completion. This role involves coordinating and participating in stormwater sampling and inspection activities, preparing and implementing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, performing comprehensive environmental compliance audits, and supporting other project-specific permitting obligations. The role combines technical fieldwork with office responsibilities to ensure that operational practices, documentation, and reporting meet stringent regulatory requirements. This position also supports mentoring junior staff and strengthening the firm’s overall environmental compliance capabilities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in environmental consulting with demonstrated interest and progression in environmental compliance or permitting.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant state‑level regulations (New England region) and federal programs.
• Experience implementing environmental compliance programs across multiple sites and coordinating with internal staff, vendors, clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated task/project management skills.
• Intermediate data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience with common technical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of staff level professionals.
• OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER preferred.
• Experience with EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) platform (e.g., NetDMR and NetMSGP) preferred.
• Manage, coordinate and/or conduct routine stormwater compliance activities including inspections, sampling and reporting under the EPA’s MSGP and/or other NPDES program requirements, including the evaluation of field data to identify and determine future client needs and project requirements.
• Develop, implement and update SWPPPs.
• Prepare, maintain and audit SPCC plans.
• Conduct routine site inspections to evaluate environmental compliance programs (stormwater, SPCC, air, hazardous waste) and make recommendations to address program deficiencies, as necessary.
• Provide project management (scope development, scheduling and budget tracking) for compliance programs, including invoicing and general project administration.
• Prepare regulatory reports and other submittals including DMRs.
• Conduct regulatory research and permitting for miscellaneous client requests.
• Support air permitting evaluations, regulatory research, compliance documentation, and preparation of related permit applications or submittals.
• Conduct third‑party reviews of permit applications to evaluate adequacy in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works in the field as well as the office environment. In the field, candidate will be working independently or leading a larger team at exterior project sites to perform compliance audits, sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and potentially oversight of subcontractors. These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand‑held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000. This salary range is based on what Roux in good faith believes it might pay at the time of posting for this position and for this geographic location. Actual compensation may vary based on job‑related factors such as relevant work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. In addition, this position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long‑term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail] .