Entry/Mid-Level Environmental Associate

Sargent & Lundy

. Review, evaluate, and implement federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for electric power, nuclear power, and industrial projects.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,298 - $99,644 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance and impact assessment for industrial projects, with a strong focus on regulatory requirements and permitting processes. Proficient in developing mitigation strategies and preparing technical reports while effectively collaborating with project teams and regulatory agencies.

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Environmental ComplianceEnvironmental Impact AssessmentRegulatory RequirementsPermit ApplicationsProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceEnvironmental Impact AssessmentsNEPAClean Air ActClean Water ActAERMODArcGISSWPPP/SPCC PlansNPDES Permitting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMultitaskingTeam CollaborationGuidance to Associate Staff

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsIndustrial ProjectsPermit MatricesSite-Specific StudiesThreatened & Endangered Species ActResource Conservation and Recovery ActArmy Corp Wetlands PermittingLicense RenewalsMajor Source Air PermittingTechnical Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, evaluate, and implement federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for electric power, nuclear power, and industrial projects.
Define, evaluate, and implement environmental mitigation, compliance, and permitting projects.
Develop cost-effective mitigation and compliance strategies.
Prepare site-specific environmental impact studies for proposed fossil fuel, nuclear, wind, solar, substation, and transmission projects.
Work with project engineers to incorporate environmental requirements into project design and development.
Prepare permit matrices and permit applications and interface with federal, state, and local permitting agencies.
Prepare technical reports, including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, and regulatory reviews.
Participate in peer learning, knowledge sharing, System of Processes, and Communities of Practice.
Travel to client offices and project sites for project reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred.
Two or more years of experience in environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex industrial projects.
Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations applicable to large industrial facilities, including NEPA, Threatened & Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Environmental impact assessment/permitting experience, including one or more specified areas such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments, license renewals and Environmental Reports, Title V Permit Applications, NPDES permitting, Army Corp wetlands permitting, SWPPP/SPCC plans, and major source air permitting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate inputs between internal engineering teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to provide guidance to associate staff members.
Experience with Microsoft applications, specifically proficiency in Excel and Word.
Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and GIS certification/coursework valued but not required.
Proficiency in AERMOD valued but not required.
Willingness and ability to travel to client offices and project sites; some international travel may be required.
Employees are not sponsored for work authorization in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available