Senior Environmental Compliance Consultant

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Environmental Compliance Consultant, where you'll leverage your engineering skills to address critical environmental challenges. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative compliance solutions while enjoying a hybrid work environment with travel opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Stock purchase options

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience with environmental compliance plans.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to gain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver environmental compliance projects.
• Lead design, engineering, and project tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Compliance Consultant

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Base pay range

$109,100.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join our Environmental Compliance team as a Senior Environmental Compliance Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions for projects. You will use your technical skills and collaborative spirit to support diverse teams and contribute to impactful projects that deliver value to public and private sector projects. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in environmental compliance solutions.

When it comes to environmental consulting, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and innovative manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We’re seeking a talented Environmental Compliance Consultant flexible US Jacobs locations but preferably in the areas posted to support and deliver Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans; Facility Response Plans (FRP); and Clean Water Act (CWA), Stormwater (SW), and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Regulatory Reviews and Permits through engineering, design, and project management. Jacobs is a hybrid work environment, and some work may be performed remotely. The role includes up to 50% domestic and international travel.

You will utilize your engineering background and creativity to address prevalent stormwater, tank, and wastewater compliance issues. You will help advance the industry by delivering sustainable solutions for clients and connect with Jacobs’ practitioners to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. We will lean on you to lead design, engineering, and project tasks, delegate work, and collaborate with engineers and design practitioners of varying experience levels. You will also mentor junior practitioners and learn from senior practitioners to grow professionally. We will rely on you to develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive business through proposals, networking, and sole source opportunities.

Bring your curiosity, diverse skills, and dedication, and we will support your growth and passions—together, we can make a significant impact on the world. At Jacobs, we are encouraged to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow, offering an environment where innovation thrives. Join our team and contribute to solutions that not only tackle environmental challenges but also drive meaningful change in the world.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• A Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, geology or related engineering field
• Minimum 15 years of experience with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans; Facility Response Plans (FRP); Clean Water Act (CWA); Stormwater (SW); and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting
• Experience supporting field efforts
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams and comfortable guiding them through best practices
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or possess the ability to gain licensure within one year of employment. OR Professional Geologist (PG) registration or possess the ability to gain licensure within one year of employment
• Certification by the Steel Tank Institute as an Above Ground Storage Tank SP001 Inspector or possess the ability to gain registration within six months of employment
• Experience with writing (i.e., regulatory compliance plans, stormwater inspection reports, proposals)
• Effective communication skills, including demonstrated presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail of complex engineered components
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a client-focused mindset
• The role requires US Citizenship and a US passport (or ability to obtain one within three months of employment)
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, geology or related engineering field
• The ability to function as a technical project lead by breaking down complex problems into actionable tasks, managing workflows, and bridging the gap between technical and non-technical team members
• General familiarity with core project management competencies (ex define scope, set timelines, assure quality)
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

109,100.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

165,000.00

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $109,100.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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