Staff Environmental Professional (Analyst) | Remote in SoCal

Energy Vault; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose, a leading environmental services provider, seeks a Staff Environmental Professional (Analyst) for a remote role based in Southern California. You will support various environmental management projects, ensuring compliance with regulations like CEQA and NEPA. Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field and experience in environmental compliance, alongside strong technical and communication skills. Competitive hourly compensation and a supportive work environment focused on personal development await you.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development resources

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with 4% employer match

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience as an environmental scientist/specialist.
• Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and current environmental regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers on environmental compliance tasks.
• Review project data and develop spreadsheets and reports.
• Conduct environmental analysis and monitor compliance requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

BS or MS in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Staff Environmental Professional (Analyst) | Remote in SoCal.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

This role is ideally based in Southern California but can be performed remotely within California.

This position supports a team in charge of providing various environmental management and restoration services in industries such as utility, infrastructure, oil and gas, and renewable energy.

As a Staff Environmental Professional (Analyst) | Remote in SoCal, you will be responsible for supporting Project Managers on project tasks and assignments to meet project profitability goals and deliver best-in-class services to our clients. Project focus areas include environmental planning and capital improvement projects needing CEQA and NEPA compliance, documentation, and permitting under the CEQA and NEPA.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for environmental compliance permitting and documentation.

• Review project data, facilitate data transfer within project team, develop spreadsheets and reports, data entry, maintain project tracking, and manage database entries and quality assurance tasks.

• Support project managers to oversee project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Research environmental statutes and guidance.

• Apply construction monitoring and environmental compliance requirements associated with each project.

• Duties may include conducting environmental desktop or field analysis of sensitive resources, environmental construction monitoring support, writing and reviewing reports, and interacting with other company professionals and client contacts.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

• Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participates in the Company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts.

• Keeps up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar field

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience as an environmental scientist/specialist, biologist, ecologist, planner, or equivalent in California with experience pertaining to environmental compliance

• Knowledge of current environmental regulations, including CESA, FESA, CEQA, and NEPA, amongst others

• Exposure to project management tasks

• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines

• Proven leadership skills; identify problems and actively devise appropriate solutions

• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

• Outgoing/team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Strong organizational and management skills.

• Ability to communicate in a group-oriented setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders

• Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.)

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.

• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of the assigned tasks.

• The position may involve local travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with threatened and endangered species, CEQA/NEPA policy, biological construction monitoring, habitat and rare plant restoration, and/or jurisdictional delineation surveys.

• Experience with the land development and construction techniques, particularly as it relates to utility construction.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource group

• Competitive compensation package: hourly compensation ranging from $30 to $35 per hour. *commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Our rapidly growing company values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making. We provide you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about how we can help you advance your career? Visit us at montrose-env.com!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.