Senior Environmental Specialist

Ulteig; Minnesota; On-site; 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 lead regulatory compliance efforts for public and private clients across Lifeline Sectors. The role supports NEPA, ESA, CWA, CAA, NHPA, CERCLA, and RCRA reviews with flexibility to work from Minnesota or Iowa offices or remotely in MN/WI/IA.

Responsibilities include directing multi-disciplinary teams, preparing reports and permits, coordinating with clients, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree and 15+ years of related experience; advanced degree may count toward experience.
• Thorough understanding of Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations and permitting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to prepare reports and permit applications for diverse projects.
• Review data and oversee investigations, mitigation, and monitoring efforts.
• Coordinate field activities for wildlife, botany, water, and related areas.
• Communicate technical findings to project teams and clients.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and foster client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Field Maps

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

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.

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.