Environmental Engineer Jobs in Portland, ME (NOW HIRING)

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees' commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Brice Engineering do?

For Brice Engineering, it's not just about answering the mail. It's about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain, to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!

What can you expect?

As the Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will work on-site at an office location in Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK, Salt Lake City, UT, Omaha, NE, or Portland, ME and will utilize your knowledge to participate in collecting (providing field support as needed including site supervision), synthesizing, and documenting data relating to environmental compliance (stormwater, wastewater, air quality/emissions, oil storage, hazardous materials, and/or waste) regulations, and assisting in the preparation and/or review of permits, pollution prevention plans, and regulatory-driven reporting.

How will you do it?

• Conduct and oversee site surveys/assessments and evaluations in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staff.
• Adhere to schedule and financial objectives, controlling time and expenditures to achieve project goals.
• Work with environmental technical staff in data collection, site surveys/assessments, and evaluation of data collected in support of environmental project objectives.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to project staff preparing written project documentation.
• Review and document the processes necessary to obtain, develop and/or update environmental permits and plans, regulatory-required reporting, registrations, and other requirements necessary to achieve environmental compliance objectives.
• Review and provide documentation of environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations to ensure proposals meet all appropriate requirements.
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in site surveys and evaluations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties or other duties as assigned.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Well-developed knowledge and strong understanding of RCRA, NPDES, CWA, OPPA, CAA, and other applicable laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules governing environmental compliance programs.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions to address client's regulatory environmental compliance challenges and issues.
• Ability to display personal initiative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions with minimal guidance and supervision but also work in a team environment.
• Ability to provide consistent level of high-quality work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and confidentially process and maintain data with accuracy with minimal oversight.
• Basic computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, as well as communicate with environmental regulatory agencies for development of and updating permits, plans, and registrations.
• Well-developed oral and technical written communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate complex information to others as well as to present information in front of a group.
• Knowledge and understanding of corporate and/or federal agency internal policies and procedures and how they relate to their environmental compliance goals and the regulatory requirements.

Who is Brice Engineering looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or other equivalent discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of experience supporting environmental compliance projects with the demonstrated ability to plan and conduct environmental assessments/surveys of sites for regulatory compliance.
• Experience with federal and state regulations relating to stormwater, wastewater, air quality/emissions, oil storage, hazardous materials, and/or waste.
• A broad understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Valid state driver's license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice's Driving Policy.
• Must pass employment drug and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE or other professional license preferred (or ability to obtain license) or national accreditation is a plus.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate with current 8-hour refresher preferred.
• Experience in federal government projects is highly desired.
• Experience with Health and Safety functions a plus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Engineering has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Engineering LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus - Work Anniversary "Floating" Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com/open-positions and use the Company tab to filter by subsidiary company.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Engineering LLC? Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
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It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.