[Hiring] Environmental Consulting Project Director @Sargent & Lundy

Role Description

As a member of Sargent & Lundy’s Environmental and Permitting team, you will utilize your academic background and experience to:

• Review, evaluate, and implement federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for electric power and industrial projects.
• Support the growth of Sargent & Lundy’s environmental services by leading business development efforts, expanding client relationships, and identifying opportunities.
• Drive growth by developing target markets, strategic pursuits, and expanding key accounts across various sectors.
• Lead proposal development, including preparation of proposals, statements of qualifications, and interviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify strategic opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior environmental staff; champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Expand knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to major industrial projects.
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary power industry projects involving:
• Environmental planning and permitting.
• Engineering coordination, scheduling, and budget management.
• Client engagement as a primary liaison for environmental topics.
• Manage site-specific environmental impact studies for proposed facilities.
• Lead project engineers to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
• Manage and review permit applications and interface with permitting agencies.
• Manage complex technical reports including environmental impact assessments and compliance audits.
• Travel to client offices and project sites for reviews; some international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; MS preferred.
• Twenty (20) or more years of experience in environmental compliance, impact assessment, and/or permitting for complex projects.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the power industry.
• Proven ability to support business development efforts and grow client relationships.
• Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations applicable to large industrial facilities.
• Environmental impact assessment/permitting experience in fields such as:
• Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports.
• NPDES wastewater and construction stormwater discharge permitting.
• Wetlands permitting.
• 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 manage multiple projects and coordinate various inputs.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to younger staff members.

Requirements

• Proficiency in ArcGIS mapping and experience in developing interactive maps is valued.
• Certification or coursework in GIS is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.