Strategic Transit Environmental Due Diligence Specialist

Enterris Associates, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Professional development

Company events

Job summary

Enterris Associates is seeking an Environmental Due Diligence Specialist to support a Sound Transit capital project within Sound Transit's Environmental Planning, Permitting, Compliance and Due Diligence service area.

The role involves performing Phase I ESAs, coordinating Phase II investigations, and tracking environmental commitments through design, with occasional site visits to project corridors and properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional licensure (Geologist or PE) is a plus.
• 5+ years of Phase I ESA experience.
• Experience with NEPA documentation.
• Experience with environmental due diligence for public agency property acquisition or transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) per ASTM E1527-21 and coordinate Phase II investigations as needed.
• Assess environmental liability on parcels to be acquired and expedite the due diligence process.
• Track Record of Decision (ROD) environmental commitments and mitigation through design.
• Conduct site reconnaissance, regulatory database reviews, historical records research, and interviews.
• Prepare clear technical reports and recommendations for the acquisition and project teams.
• Coordinate with right-of-way, property acquisition, and environmental planning staff.

Skills

Phase I ESA

Phase II coordination

NEPA familiarity

Environmental due diligence

Regulatory reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

Environmental databases

Kahua PMIS

MS Office

Job description

Enterris Associates is seeking an Environmental Due Diligence Specialist to support a Sound Transit capital project within Sound Transit's Environmental Planning, Permitting, Compliance and Due Diligence service area.

The role involves performing Phase I ESAs, coordinating Phase II investigations, and tracking environmental commitments through design, with occasional site visits to project corridors and properties.