Senior Environmental Associate

Sargent & Lundy

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance, impact assessment, and permitting for complex industrial projects, with a strong understanding of relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in preparing technical reports and coordinating with project teams and regulatory agencies.

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Environmental ComplianceEnvironmental Impact AssessmentPermitting ExperienceNEPA FamiliarityExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceMitigation StrategiesTechnical Report PreparationPermit Application PreparationSite-Specific Environmental StudiesAERMOD ProficiencyArcGIS ProficiencyRegulatory ReviewCompliance Audits

Soft Skills

MultitaskingTeam CollaborationClient InteractionGuidance to Associate StaffKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordGIS Software

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsClean Air ActClean Water ActResource Conservation and Recovery ActThreatened & Endangered Species ActPower ProjectsRenewable EnergyIndustrial ProjectsSubstation ProjectsTransmission Projects

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 strategies for cost-effective mitigation and compliance plans
Prepare site-specific environmental impact studies for power, renewable energy, substation, and transmission projects
Work with project engineers to incorporate environmental requirements into project design and development
Prepare permit matrices and permit applications
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, the System of Processes, and Communities of Practice
Travel to client offices and project sites for project reviews; some international travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, MS preferred
Eight 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 in one or more listed fields
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 all Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Word
ArcGIS proficiency and GIS certification/coursework are valued but not required
AERMOD proficiency is valued but not required
Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
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 for eligible positions