Environmental Project Manager – Air & Renewable Energy

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Environmental Project Manager overseeing air permit compliance and landfill gas management projects at Casella. Collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure environmental standards are met.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRutland • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,699 - $115,873 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees company air permitting processes, conducts air compliance audits, and delivers compliance support
Supervises, evaluates, and monitors company-wide environmental data related to emissions, odors, landfill/biogas management, renewable energy, and related sustainability programs
Coordinates with internal staff and external consultants to track, plan, and execute multi-year air permitting projects for assigned sites
Supports the development of landfill gas management, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas mitigation projects
Leads environmental investigations, studies, and field evaluations related to facility air permits, odors, emission releases, and environmental control system performance issues
Delivers internal training, offers technical support, and ensures quality assurance oversight for environmental data collection
Partners with regional environmental managers, construction engineers, and the special waste team to integrate facility and company needs into regulatory permits
Prepares, schedules, and presents oral updates on projects at public hearings and regulatory meetings
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with state regulators and permit writers
Advises and responds to stakeholder inquiries regarding air permitting issues
Engages in training and other learning opportunities to broaden knowledge of the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in solid waste, air compliance & permitting, landfill biomethane management, civil engineering, or related industry
Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience of the legal and regulatory requirements for projects at all stages of the permitting process
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel among company offices and facilities throughout the Northeast
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, and formal presentation skills
Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance
A thorough understanding of state and federal environmental laws and regulations
Proficiency in MS Office 365 and other related platforms
Although not required, an advanced degree or certificate and legal and/or government affairs experience are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Discounted Stock Program
401K
Employee Awards
Employee Assistance Plan
Wellness Incentive
Tuition Assistance
Career Pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

air complianceair permittinglandfill gas managementgreenhouse gas mitigationenvironmental investigationsemission releasesenvironmental control systemssustainability programssolid waste managementcivil engineering

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillslistening skillsrelationship buildingstakeholder engagementtraining deliveryquality assurance oversightteam collaborationproject managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor's Degree in EngineeringAdvanced Degree (preferred)Environmental Compliance Certification (preferred)Project Management Certification (preferred)Safety Training Certification (preferred)Government Affairs Certification (preferred)