Environmental Specialist

Job DescriptionJob 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 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

Qualifications/Skills

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

Benefits

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term insurance including maternity leave
• Supplemental insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40- hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.