Environmental Scientist III/IV - Utilities

Job Summary / Objective

The primary function of this position is to support our environmental, regulatory and water resources projects related to utility clients.  Experience working on linear utility projects is required.  Key disciplines will include stormwater management (development of construction SWPPPs, BMP assessment, overseeing stormwater inspections, etc.), Section 404 permitting, T&E evaluation, environmental sampling (multimedia).  This position requires ability to manage projects and other staff and interact with clients to achieve project goals.  Experience with routing new utility projects, Phase 1 ESAs and NPDES permitting preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction primarily for utility line projects.

• Support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and business development initiatives.

• Prepare environmental documents and necessary permit applications for utility lines.

• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.

• Complete complex environmental sampling and industrial site assessments.

• Work individually and in a team setting on stormwater related projects that require obtaining construction and industrial permits. Responsibilities will also include preparation of Notice of Intents, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and work associated with erosion and sediment control.

• Prepare NPDES applications for initial permitting, as well as renewal, and/or modification of existing permits.

• Prepare Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control Plans which could include field data collection and verification.

• Prepare technical documents, complete data analysis and review/edit the work products of other employees. Proficient use of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook will be required. The desire and ability to learn other programs may be necessary.

• Support the environmental compliance efforts for municipal and industrial

• Communication with project teams, clients in the office and on-site and regulatory

• Participation in information gathering at industrial

• Personal management of time and tasks including clear communication with

• Other responsibilities as necessary in supporting the Alliance team.

• Travel required to client sites and project locations, estimated at 25%

Pay Rate

Starting at $70,000/annually

Required Education and Experience

• BS Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Ecology, or related fields
• Experience: 6 – 13+ years

Preferred Skills

• Utility routing studies
• Stormwater management
• 404 permitting
• Wetlands delineation
• NPDES permitting
• Phase 1 ESA
• T&E
• Environmental sampling.

Physical Demands

Some field work will be required 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned.  Alliance reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.  

Key Benefits Include: 

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

2. Flexible Spending Accounts 

3. 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match 

4. Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance 

5. Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits 

6. Life Insurance 

7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

8. Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)

9. Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs 

10. Referral Program

11. Per Diem & Paid Travel

12. Employee Discount Hub

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.