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Environmental Engineer
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What they do
An Environmental Engineer develops solutions to environmental problems using engineering, biology, chemistry, and geology. Addresses pollution control, waste disposal, recycling, or public health issues. Works on local environmental issues, such as polluted groundwater, or global or regional issues, such as acid rain. Works with environmental scientists and public policymakers to identify problems and develop technologies that benefit people and protect the environment.
$93,281 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Coordinate and work on specialized environmental projects, environmental compliance and monitoring programs, and regulatory approval compliance for public, industrial, and commercial facilities
- Interact with local and state environmental agencies, direct communication with clients, and develop internal and external marketing strategies to assist in department growth
- Ability to perform business development, sales, and client management is required
- Correspond with clients and regulatory agencies by phone, in writing and in person to communicate and establish expectations
- Write proposals and bids
- Oversee the work of staff engineers and technical subordinates
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment design, permitting, and compliance.
- Air Permitting (Title V - minor), modeling and compliance. Understanding of federal and state air quality regulations and policies and emerging regulatory programs
- Industrial Stormwater and SPCC Plans, implementation planning, and training
- Prepare environmental compliance audits, compliance reports and plans, and other technical documents
- Help clients comply with federal, state, air, water, and waste regulatory requirements
- Ability to prepare/coordinate all levels of NEPA studies and oversee a team of planners preparing these documents
- Due Diligence (Phase I/Phase II ESA's/Voluntary Cleanup Contracts)
- Noise Studies, modeling, and mitigation plans
- Asbestos and lead-based-paint surveys, abatement, and demolition planning Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
- Minimum of 4 years experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
- Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and development and implementation of programs
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local agency regulations
- Ability to manage and clearly communicate with staff and clients
- Experience in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D or GIS
- Project Management Skills including interaction with local and state environmental agencies, direct communication with clients, and develop internal and external marketing strategies to assist in department growth
- Valid drivers' license and acceptable driving record required
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn Company Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Flexible Schedule with Core Hours of 9 am - 4 pm Mon-Th (Remaining Hours can be Flexible/Remote)
- Profit Sharing Plan (Company Contributes Regardless of Employee's Contribution)
- PPO & High Deductible Health Plan Options
- Professional Memberships & Licensures
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!