Alliant Engineering, Inc. · 23 hours ago
Director of Environmental Services
Alliant Engineering, Inc. is a growing engineering and consulting firm focused on providing diverse and equitable opportunities. The Director of Environmental Services will manage and lead the Environmental Services Group, overseeing marketing efforts, team management, and project delivery while ensuring quality and compliance in environmental services.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Developing, championing, and advocating for the vision of Alliant’s Environmental Services Group
Managing workload, schedules, and other tasks needed to lead the group through collaboration with project managers across Alliant’s service areas
Expanding Alliant’s environmental service offerings through talent acquisition, training, and partnering
Identifying future project opportunities and preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
Collaborating with Alliant Transportation and Land Development project managers to ensure timely and quality delivery of environmental services
Communicating with clients and project team on project logistics and status
Managing quality of work and tracking project budgets and schedules
Mentoring staff and new hires to broaden their knowledge and professional skills
Coordinating Alliant representation and participation at industry conferences and within professional organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field
Ten or more years of experience in the environmental sector
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication
Proven ability preparing and presenting technical information to varied audiences
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and fulfill commitments related to project deadlines
Thorough understanding of federal, state, municipal, and watershed district environmental regulatory programs, including NPDES, Wetland Conservation Act, MNDNR Public Waters, and Section 404 & 401 permitting
Thorough understanding of NEPA and MEPA requirements for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA and EAW), Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUAR), and Categorical Exclusions (CATEX)
Experience working closely with owner, regulatory agencies, and contractor staff on active construction projects
Proven track record preparing proposals, marketing, and successfully securing projects from varied clients
Preferred
Experience with any of the following facets of environmental protection and their associated permitting requirements:
SWPPP design for NPDES permitting including preparing erosion and sediment control and turf establishment plans
Wetland delineation, mitigation, and permitting. Wetland and stream restoration and wetland banking
NEPA and MEPA environmental documentation
Threatened and endangered species surveys
Vegetation and habitat assessment surveys
Contaminated materials management, including contaminated groundwater dewatering, and asbestos and regulated materials disposal
Erosion and Stormwater Construction Site Management and/or Designer of SWPPP Certification
Wetland Delineator certification, preferably in Minnesota
Experience working with transportation and/or land development projects
Benefits
Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
Market-leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution programs
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability and Long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Wellness Programs & Competitions
Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off programs
Flexible Schedules
Casual work environment
Paid Professional Development and Training
Community Involvement/Charity Events
Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, etc.)