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Environmental Permitting Manager

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An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.

$83,531 / year median in the U.S.

+11% projected growth

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Environmental Permitting Manager Job Description The Environmental Permitting Manager is responsible for managing environmental due diligence, acquiring environmental permits, and supporting compliance activities during site acquisition, design, and construction of data centers. Responsibilities Manage environmental due diligence and environmental permitting acquisition and approvals. Support compliance activities during site acquisition, design, and construction. Develop and deliver environmental permits to support the construction of data centers on time. Collaborate regularly with key stakeholders, including legal, design, construction, and operations teams. Essential Skills Experience in environmental permitting and compliance. Project management experience. Advanced knowledge of environmental permitting programs, remedial investigations, remediation strategies and execution, site conceptual models, and site management plans. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent. 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting and approvals, including managing environmental impact assessments and acquiring permits. 5+ years conducting environmental due diligence and risk assessments for greenfield and brownfield sites. Experience with mission critical facilities or large-scale construction projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and high standards for quality of deliverables. Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams. Specific knowledge of environmental permitting programs and requirements, including air quality, threatened and endangered species, USACE/404 permitting, and cultural resources. Working knowledge of remedial investigations, remediation strategies and execution, site conceptual models, and site management plans. Ability to develop permitting timelines and identify risks and mitigation strategies. Work Environment This role requires a standard Monday to Friday schedule, working 40 hours a week, in Indianapolis. The Environmental Permitting Manager will be responsible for driving cross-team delivery in the review, environmental due diligence, environmental permit acquisition, and environmental permit compliance for data centers. This position involves collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure the successful construction and delivery of critical infrastructure. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of La Porte, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $95.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.