Lead Environmental Construction Specialist

Sargent & Lundy

Environmental Construction Coordinator monitoring pipeline construction compliance for Sargent & Lundy’s energy and industrial projects. Managing inspections, permits, contractors, corrective actions, and regulatory documentation in West Virginia.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in environmental permitting and compliance, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Capable of conducting environmental inspections, coordinating compliance activities, and providing regulatory guidance while ensuring adherence to environmental best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental ComplianceEnvironmental PermittingFederal And State RegulationsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental InspectionsErosion And Sediment ControlWaste HandlingSpill PreventionRisk Assessment MethodologiesPermit MonitoringDocumentation And ReportingBest Management PracticesEnvironmental Orientation TrainingCompliance Plans Review

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailDecision-MakingPresentation SkillsIndependent WorkCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Clean Air ActClean Water ActRCRAEnvironmental RegulationsEnvironmental NonconformanceMitigation MeasuresConstruction PlanningAgency CorrespondenceEnvironmental Performance MonitoringField Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor construction activities along pipeline rights-of-way, access roads, staging areas, and other permitted workspaces
Monitor compliance with environmental permits, mitigation measures, approved plans, and project-specific procedures
Perform and document environmental inspections covering erosion and sediment controls, waterbody and wetland crossings, topsoil, vegetation clearing, waste handling, spill prevention, and restoration
Confirm work remains within approved rights-of-way, environmental buffers, access routes, and designated boundaries
Coordinate erosion and sediment control measures, best management practices, and corrective actions
Identify, document, and escalate environmental nonconformances, spills, unauthorized discharges, permit deviations, and potential impacts
Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address deficiencies and close environmental action items
Maintain daily reports, inspection records, photographs, permit files, agency correspondence, training records, and tracking logs
Support environmental orientation and awareness training
Participate in pre-job, construction planning, environmental review, and coordination meetings
Provide daily and weekly status updates on environmental performance, issues, trends, and requirements
Monitor applications for environmental permits, including air, water, and waste permits
Stay informed of environmental regulations and industry best practices
Assist with and review compliance plans
Provide regulatory guidance and training to staff
Provide technical support on environmental permitting and compliance matters
Promote protection of people, the public, property, and the environment while supporting safe, efficient construction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Field experience with environmental compliance activities
10+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Knowledge of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA
Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and risk assessment methodologies
Ability to work independently and make quick, sound decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail
Willingness to accept long-term field assignments
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Life and accident insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-up daycare
FSA and 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
Per diem for those who qualify
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility