Senior Environmental Specialist

Ulteig; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig seeks a Senior Environmental Specialist to drive NEPA analyses, wetland delineation, and cultural resources assessments for diverse Lifeline Sectors. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage field efforts, and coordinate permits while expanding Ulteig's client base.

The role requires extensive environmental regulatory knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work across teams and with clients in a flexible, hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental policy, biology, wildlife management, natural resources management, or related field.
• 15+ years of related experience (advanced degree may count toward experience).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, organize, and direct multi-disciplinary teams for reports and permit applications.
• Provide oversight and interpretation of data for investigations and monitoring projects.
• Lead and organize field efforts (wildlife, botanical, water, etc.).
• Prepare environmental reports and related materials.
• Assist with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance.
• Develop relationships with current clients and engage new clients.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Specialist to facilitate environmental compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations for public and private clients across all of our Lifeline Sectors: Transportation, Renewables, Power, and Water, as well as other industries we serve. Our goal is to assist clients with developing an approach to environmental compliance and due diligence that balances development with natural and cultural resources protection. The candidate will have flexibility to work from our offices in Minnesota or Iowa, and/or remotely from the Minnesota/Wisconsin/Iowa region.

The Senior Environmental Specialist will support and manage new and existing projects as well as assist with business development. Proven experience in environmental analysis, compliance, and public/stakeholder involvement will be needed to lead, author, and review technical reports. The applicant should have direct experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), wetland delineation, biological resources, historic/cultural resources, and environmental due diligence surveys/documentation/approvals. This team member will have direct contact with regulatory agencies and clients. This person will also work with multidisciplinary project teams, with proven experience to lead through the process. The candidate must be motivated to identify, pursue, and expand Ulteig's client base and industry presence, while being responsive to our current client needs. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage, organize, and direct multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of preparing reports (e.g., NEPA documents, wetland delineation reports, biological assessments, noise analysis, environmental site assessments, etc.) and environmental permit applications in support of projects for various industries and markets
• Provide oversight, review, and interpretation of data as part of new or ongoing investigations, mitigation, or monitoring projects
• Lead and organize team for project field efforts (wildlife, botanical, water, etc.)
• Communicate scientific and technical information to the project team
• Prepare and review environmental reports and related materials
• Assist public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance
• Develop lasting professional relationships with current clients through quality client support
• Engage new clients through professional networking, marketing, and exceptional customer service and support
• Prepare proposals, scopes of services, schedules, and budgets
• Mentor junior staff

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental policy, biology, wildlife management, range management, natural resources management, or related field
• 15+ years of related experience (advanced degree may count toward experience)
• Thorough understanding of and experience with relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations (e.g., NEPA; Endangered Species Act [ESA]; Clean Water Act [CWA]; Clean Air Act [CAA]; National Historic Preservation Act [NHPA]; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [CERCLA]; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA]) as they relate to environmental review and approval/permitting of projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective time-management, written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and in team situations, as well as establish strong relationships with other teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and applicable industry-related software packages (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps)
• Must be willing to travel occasionally with overnight stays
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule, so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $134,300- $181,800
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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