Environmental Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Commonwealth Engineers is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join our award-winning engineering design and consulting firm. The candidate must be a self-starter willing to grow with our company. Applicant must be adaptable and willing to work in a performance and deadline-driven environment and a team setting. Training will be made available for specific duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, submit, and manage permit applications
• Prepare environmental reports and assessments as required by funding agencies
• Perform environmental resource planning including historic/architectural resources, wetlands, surface waters, groundwater, floodway and floodplain, plants and animals, soils, farmland impacts
• Evaluate sites for potential wetland/stream mitigation
• Coordination with sub-consultants and inclusion of findings in project technical reports
• Prepare technical reports, memorandums, and graphics
• Use of GIS and online mapping to show potential impacts and include technical reports
• Effectively communicate environmental findings and permitting needs
• Utility Coordination
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Public Affairs
• Experience working with Local, State, and/or Federal Environmental/Regulatory Agencies (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in GIS Database systems (preferred but not required)
• Assertive interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize