Construction Associate Environmental Specialist- Solar

About the role

Mortenson is seeking an Associate Environmental Specialist who can interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role supports Mortenson's environmental management efforts for Solar and Emerging Renewables projects throughout North America, providing review of environmental documentation and advising on environmental matters consistent with company policies and procedures.

Location: Fresno County, California
Travel: This is a 100% travel, regional position supporting projects in a specified U.S. region. Mortenson hires for a career, not a project.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer environmental programs at each work site
• Support project management in developing and executing site-specific environmental plans
• Participate in project planning and environmental risk analysis
• Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction meetings with subcontractors
• Monitor and review trade partner work plans for environmental concerns
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement policies and procedures
• Coordinate and support environmental orientation and training programs
• Assist with onsite best management practices for environmental management
• Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures
• Conduct work site environmental inspections
• Monitor and record environmental data
• Document and report environmental violations and non-compliance conditions
• Assist with incident analysis and response
• Provide environmental-related information resources
• Maintain knowledge of environmental issues, regulations, and standards (US EPA, ASTM, etc.)
• Research environmental issues for project team members
• Interface with customer’s environmental personnel, consultants, and regulatory representatives
• Accompany environmental, health and safety, insurance, and regulatory personnel on site tours
• Ensure maintenance and inspection of environmental equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field
• Previous related internship experience (a plus)
• Current driver’s license

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

Benefits are offered for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft employees working 25+ hours per week and include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $73,800 - $92,300. The actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL (5% higher), Seattle, WA and Portland, OR (10% higher), and Washington, D.C. (12.5% higher). Base pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.