Senior Environmental Associate

Sargent & Lundy

The Role

Overview

Environmental engineer ensuring compliance & permitting for power/industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • permit application
  • impact study
  • air permitting
  • swppp plans
  • regulatory review
  • technical reporting

Tasks

-Preparation of Title V Permit Application -Prepare site-specific environmental impact studies to evaluate the suitability of a site for a proposed fossil fuel power plant, nuclear power facility, wind energy farm, solar generating station, electric substation, or transmission line. -Major source air permitting including preparation of air permit applications, emissions calculations, New Source Review and PSD permitting. -Preparation of SWPPP/SPCC plans -Review and implement federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as they apply to specific projects and develop strategies to implement cost-effective mitigation compliance plans. -Work with project engineers to ensure projects are designed and developed using criteria that recognize all relevant environmental requirements. -Prepare permit matrices and permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies. -Prepare complex technical reports including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews. You will have the opportunity to develop your environmental career via peer-learning and knowledge sharing with other engineers and environmental professionals and participating in Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes and our associated “Communities of Practice.”

Requirements

  • arcgis
  • aermod
  • bs environmental
  • 4+ years
  • excel
  • communication

What You Bring

-Army Corp (wetlands) permitting. -Four or more years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex industrial projects. -Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps showing critical environmental resources such as wetlands, critical habitats, and other sensitive receptors. -Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations that apply to large industrial facilities, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. -Environmental impact assessment/permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields: -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proficiency in AERMOD and experience in preparation of inputs to the software. -FSA & HSA -A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred. -As a member of Sargent & Lundy’s Environmental and Permitting team, you will utilize your academic background and experience to review, evaluate, and implement federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements as they apply to a variety of electric power, nuclear power and industrial projects. You will be asked to use your knowledge of environmental regulations and engineering principals to meet project team and client needs for defining, evaluating, and implementing environmental mitigation, compliance, and permitting projects. -Ability to provide guidance to associate staff members. -NPDES wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting. -Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and regulatory agencies -Certification or coursework in GIS is a plus -Experience with all Microsoft applications including proficiency specifically in Excel and Word. -Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and coordinate various inputs between the internal engineering team, client and regulatory agency.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -The position will offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations as they apply to major industrial projects, and to work with multi-disciplined project teams to: -Paid Vacation -Life & Accident Insurance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Back-Up Daycare -Flexible Work Arrangements -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Paid Bereavement Leave -Employee Discount Program -The position offers the opportunity to travel to client offices and project site locations for project reviews. Some international travel may be required. -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Tuition Assistance -Employee Referral Bonus -Disability Coverage

The Company

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Nuclear Power

Grid

Decarbonization

Renewable Energy

Conventional Power

Environmental

Oil & Gas

Consulting & Planning

Government Services

Power Industry

Energy

Industrial

Hazardous Waste

National Security

Visa Sponsorship

-we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the u.s. for this position.