Senior Environmental Project Lead

Austin Community College; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Virginia seeks an Environmental Engineer to lead and guide environmental project delivery. Key responsibilities include assessing environmental impacts, managing compliance with regulations, and supporting interdisciplinary teams on restoration projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental sciences, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate project complexities. This role emphasizes the importance of effective coordination and project management to minimize environmental impacts.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate complex projects with various agencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental laws.
• Experience in environmental sciences, aquatic ecology, and hydrology.
• Skill assessing construction impacts on water quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and environmental engineering guidance.
• Evaluate compensatory mitigation alternatives.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
• Lead project management efforts for environmental programs.
• Conduct field studies and maintain resource documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Project coordination

Environmental regulations interpretation

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

A local government agency in Virginia seeks an Environmental Engineer to lead and guide environmental project delivery. Key responsibilities include assessing environmental impacts, managing compliance with regulations, and supporting interdisciplinary teams on restoration projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental sciences, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate project complexities. This role emphasizes the importance of effective coordination and project management to minimize environmental impacts.