Senior Environmental Specialist - Remote & Permitting Leader

Ulteig; Minnesota; 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 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

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.