Water Resources Specialist

Eagle Environmental Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Environmental Services, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an Environmental Water Compliance Scientist/Engineer to provide client-facing support in hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, permitting, reporting, and waste minimization.

You will interpret complex regulations, manage multiple projects, and deliver clear technical solutions while collaborating with sustainability professionals; travel for field work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years in environmental compliance or consulting.
• Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, DOT hazardous materials rules.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on hazardous and regulated water programs incl. RCRA and state/local rules.
• Prepare and review water determinations, permits, reports, and regulatory letters.
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and waste assessments with corrective actions.
• Support agency inspections, enforcement actions, and client trainings.
• Develop waste minimization, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with air, remediation, and sustainability teams.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Hazardous waste management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Environmental data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology/Biology

Tools

Environmental data systems

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Environmental Water Compliance Scientist/Engineer

Eagle Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Water Compliance Scientist/Engineer to provide client-facing support in hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, permitting, reporting, and waste minimization. The ideal candidate can interpret complex regulations, manage multiple projects, and deliver clear technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on hazardous and other regulated water programs, including RCRA and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Prepare and review water determinations, profiles, permits, contingency plans, reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Conduct facility inspections, compliance audits, and waste assessments; identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support agency inspections, enforcement and corrective-action activities, and client training on waste handling and compliance.
• Develop waste minimization, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with air, water, remediation, and sustainability professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Biology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, industrial operations, or consulting.
• Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, DOT hazardous materials rules, and related state requirements, including waste generation, storage, labeling, manifesting, and disposal.
• Experience with inspections, audits, waste characterization, or regulatory reporting preferred.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and project-management skills; Microsoft Office and environmental data-system proficiency preferred.
• Commitment to company health and safety policies; ability to pass background, vehicle, and drug screenings.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and TWIC preferred; DOT Hazardous Materials training is a plus

• Willingness to travel and perform occasional field work.