Senior Environmental Consultant Manager

Sargent & Lundy; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 164,580 - 253,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Reading, United States, seeks an experienced Environmental and Permitting professional to join a hybrid work team. This role involves reviewing and implementing environmental regulatory requirements for various power and industrial projects while driving business development.

The candidate must have over 15 years’ experience in environmental compliance and impact assessment, manage multi-disciplinary projects, and possess strong communication skills to mentor junior staff. Generous benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in environmental compliance, impact assessment, and permitting for industrial/power projects.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects in the power industry.
• Familiar with environmental laws like NEPA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and expand Sargent & Lundy’s environmental services market presence.
• Manage complex power industry projects involving environmental planning and permitting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for environmental topics with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Environmental impact assessment

Business development

Project management

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

MS preferred

Tools

ArcGIS mapping

Job description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week. As a member of Sargent & Lundy’s Environmental and Permitting team, you will utilize your academic background and experience to review, evaluate, and implement federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements as they apply to a variety of electric power and industrial projects. In this role, you will also support the continued growth of Sargent & Lundy’s environmental services by leading business development efforts, expanding client relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase the firm’s environmental services footprint across the power industry.

You will help drive growth by developing target markets, strategic pursuits, and expanding key accounts across consulting, engineering/design, owner’s engineering, and project services in the power, grid, industrial, decarbonization, and government sectors.

This position also requires leadership in proposal development, including preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications, and interviews, as well as shaping win themes, level of effort and schedule. A successful candidate will be expected to build and maintain strong client relationships, identify strategic opportunities, and position Sargent & Lundy to grow its environmental and permitting practice in the power industry. In addition, you will mentor and develop junior environmental staff; champion knowledge sharing, templates, and continuous improvement across the team.

Responsibilities

• Support business development initiatives by identifying client needs, developing pursuit strategies, and contributing to the growth of Sargent & Lundy’s environmental services capabilities and market presence.
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary power industry projects involving environmental planning, permitting, engineering coordination, scheduling, budget management, and client engagement. You will serve as a primary liaison for environmental topics with clients, agencies, landowners, and community stakeholders.
• Manage site‑specific environmental impact studies to evaluate the suitability of a site for a proposed power facility, wind energy farm, solar generating station, electric substation, or transmission line.
• Work with project engineers to ensure projects are designed and developed using criteria that recognize all relevant environmental requirements.
• Manage permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies.
• Manage complex technical reports including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews.

The position offers the opportunity to travel to client offices and project site locations for project reviews. Some international travel may be required.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex industrial and power related projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the power industry, including coordination among internal engineering teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to support business development efforts by growing client relationships, identifying and pursuing new opportunities, contributing to proposals and interviews, and helping expand Sargent & Lundy’s environmental services footprint.
• Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations that apply to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
• Environmental impact assessment/permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields:
  • Environmental Impact Assessments.
  • Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports.
  • NPDES wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting.
  • Wetlands permitting.
  • Major source air permitting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and coordinate various inputs between the internal engineering team, client and regulatory agency.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to younger staff members.

Valued But Not Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps showing critical environmental resources such as wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive receptors.
• Certification or coursework in GIS is a plus.

Award-Winning Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$164,580 - $253,020

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.