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Torus, Inc.

Environmental Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

About the Role The Environmental Engineer will lead environmental compliance and permitting for Torus's expanding manufacturing operations and field services organization. This role supports the ...

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Environmental Planner

Eocene Environmental Group

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$52/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Regional Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $35 - $52/hr depending on experience

Location: Nationwide (Continental U.S.)

JOB SUMMARY: The Planner position will provide environmental planning expertise to lead or assist in obtaining local, state and/or federal permits for projects related to energy, telecommunications, water, or mining industries.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

  • Complete tasks associated with NEPA or other local, state and federal permitting

  • Research requirements for a variety of local, state and federal permits

  • Collaborate with staff, agencies, clients and other project collaborators to facilitate permit submittals and schedules

  • Synthesize and communicate permit stipulations and requirements

  • Track and organize permit processes and status

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Position may require some outside travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • B.S. degree in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies

  • Strong knowledge of NEPA

  • Strong writing and analysis skills with the ability to provide examples

  • Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines

  • Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

  • Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, local, and tribal agencies

  • Willingness and ability to participate in business and client relationship development as needed

  • Detailed task tracking and note-taking ability

  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • M.S. degree in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline

  • Experience with Routing and Siting Studies

  • Experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies is a plus

  • Strong writing and editing skills

  • Organizing and facilitating coordination meetings, both in person and virtual, for multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of internal and external parties

  • Public outreach and engagement

  • Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities

  • Familiarity with Salesforce and ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.)

  • Excellent navigation skills and good driving record

  • Experience driving a four-wheel drive vehicle off-road or in rough terrain

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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