Senior Environmental Project Lead (Permitting & Compliance)

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks an experienced environmental professional to manage complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong planning with a focus on environmental assessments, permits, and stakeholder engagement.

The role includes field oversight, data collection, and mentoring junior staff in a diverse team. The candidate should have a background in environmental science or engineering, with experience in wetland delineations, EIA/ESA, site remediation, and sustainability initiatives,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant environmental experience, preferably in consulting
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred
• Professional certification (PE, PG, CHMM, QEP) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects, including wetland delineations, permitting, EIAs, Phase I & II ESAs, site remediation and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (EPA, NEPA, CEQA, RCRA, CERCLA)
• Draft figures and site plans via CADD software
• Oversee data collection, sampling and analysis for air, water, and soil quality
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and writing proposals
• Ensure work safety per Health and Safety Plan

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Environmental regulations

CADD drafting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

GIS

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. seeks an experienced environmental professional to manage complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong planning with a focus on environmental assessments, permits, and stakeholder engagement.

The role includes field oversight, data collection, and mentoring junior staff in a diverse team. The candidate should have a background in environmental science or engineering, with experience in wetland delineations, EIA/ESA, site remediation, and sustainability initiatives,