Senior Environmental Specialist

About the role

The Opportunity Ulteag is seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Specialist to facilitate environmental compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations for public and private clients across all of our Lifeline Sectors: Transportation, Renewables, Power, and Water, as well as other industries we serve. Our goal is to assist clients with developing an approach to environmental compliance and due diligence that balances development with natural and cultural resources protection. The candidate will have flexibility to work from our offices in Minnesota or Iowa, and/or remotely from the Minnesota/Wisconsin/Iowa region.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, organize, and direct multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of preparing reports (e.g., NEPA documents, wetland delineation reports, biological assessments, noise analysis, environmental site assessments, etc.) and environmental permit applications in support of projects for various industries and markets
• Provide oversight, review, and interpretation of data as part of new or ongoing investigations, mitigation, or monitoring projects
• Lead and organize team for project field efforts (wildlife, botanical, water, etc.)
• Communicate scientific and technical information to the project team
• Prepare and review environmental reports and related materials
• Aid public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition, and compliance
• Develop lasting professional relationships with current clients through quality client support
• Engage new clients through professional networking, marketing, and exceptional customer service and support
• Prepare proposals, scopes of services, schedules, and budgets
• Mentor junior staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental policy, biology, wildlife management, range management, natural resources management, or related field
• 15+ years of related experience (advanced degree may count toward experience)
• Thorough understanding of and experience with relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations (e.g., NEPA; Endangered Species Act [ESA]; Clean Water Act [CWA]; Clean Air Act [CAA]; National Historic Preservation Act [NHPA]; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [CERCLA]; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA]) as they relate to environmental review and approval/permitting of projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective time-management, written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and in team situations, as well as establish strong relationships with other teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and applicable industry-related software packages (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps)
• Willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Skills

• Proven experience in environmental analysis, compliance, and public/stakeholder involvement
• Direct experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), wetland delineation, biological resources, historic/cultural resources, and environmental due diligence surveys/documentation/approvals
• Direct contact with regulatory agencies and clients
• Experience leading through the process
• Motivated to identify, pursue, and expand Ulteag’s client base and industry presence, while being responsive to our current client needs
• Detail-oriented, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on multiple projects

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $134,300- $181,800 Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Schedule

Not specified