Sr. Environmental Specialist

CPS, Inc.; Monument (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings with company contribution

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Disability coverage

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Environmental Specialist for large-scale renewable energy projects across the Southwest. This field-based role requires strong environmental compliance experience, including SWPPP and hazardous waste management, along with a commitment to safety and hands-on site support.

The position offers long-term growth, a comprehensive benefits package, including travel support and temporary housing near project sites, and requires 100% travel. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in environmental compliance.
• Experience managing hazardous waste and SWPPP.
• Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the environmental program at each work site.
• Lead the project planning and environmental risk analysis.
• Conduct work site environmental inspections.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Hazardous waste management

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

Regulatory interaction

Team collaboration

PC and software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Management, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Environmental Specialist opportunity supporting large-scale renewable energy construction projects across the Southwest. This is a high-impact, field-based role for someone with strong experience in environmental compliance, SWPPP, hazardous waste, remediation, and regulatory interaction who enjoys being hands-on in the field and traveling to major project sites. The organization offers long-term career growth, a strong environmental and safety culture, rotational schedules with housing / travel support, and the opportunity to work on complex projects throughout NM, TX, and surrounding regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the environmental program at each work site.
• Partner with the project management team in developing and executing site specific environmental plans and activities
• Lead the project planning and environmental risk analysis
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for environmental concerns. Support with implementation of policies and procedures and ensure compliance with all environmental regulations
• Develop and lead environmental orientation and training programs
• Support in the development of company-wide environmental management support programs
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures
• Lead and conduct work site environmental inspections
• Record, monitor, and analyze environmental statistics
• Document and track all environmental violations, non-compliance conditions, etc. Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data / document collection and trend analyses
• Conduct or assist with incident analysis and response
• Collaborate with customers on regulatory (Federal, State, Provincial, and Local) reporting and documentation requirements

• Provide resource of environmental related information
• Identify, evaluate and provide solutions for environmental risks
• Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, US EPA, ASTM, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
• Serve as resource for environmental issues or concerns for all project team members. Support and /or chair environmental meetings

Collaborate with various third parties including the customer’s environmental personnel, environmental consultants, regulatory representatives, insurance representatives, etc.

Accompany environmental, health and safety, insurance and regulatory personnel on work site tours

Ensure maintenance and inspection of environmental equipment

Support the Project Manager with the management of the environmental budget allocated for project

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Salary

$90,000 - $130,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company contribution, generous paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, wellness and gym discount programs, adoption assistance, and company-paid and disability coverage. This opportunity also includes travel support, temporary housing near project sites, and long-term career growth within a stable and expanding renewable energy organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience
• Experience managing hazardous waste and contamination compliance
• Experience with storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP)
• Experience with endangered species, erosion prevention and sediment control
• Experience with natural gas or oil is preferred
• Deep understanding of Federal, State, Provincial and local laws, polices, and procedures
• Strong organization and self-direction skills with the ability to collaborate in a team atmosphere
• Ability to communicate with consultants and governmental agencies
• Ability to use PC, tablets and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word processing (MS Word)
• Proficient with reviewing designs
• Current driver’s license
• 100% travel required
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Crystal Meeks at [e-mail].