Environmental Engineer
Job Description
Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to environmental sciences, field biology, or natural resources and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced knowledge in the field of environmental engineering, or related discipline.
Knowledge of environmental management, mitigation and monitoring in the construction industry.
Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and habitat restoration techniques.
Experience of implementing 3rd Party verified ISO 14001 EMS on a major infrastructure project.
Must be able to work overtime and adapt to changing work schedules.
Adaptable and able to work outdoors in a field environment under various project sites and weather conditions.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Responsibilities Duties:
In charge for assisting in the integration of specialized environmental requirements into the planning, permitting, design, and construction of the Project. Has responsibility in the development and implementation of the environmental inspection program on the project under the direction of the Environmental Manager. Provides technical oversight of the project’s environmental compliance activities through identification of inspection requirements.
Coordinates with the construction leads and delivery package HSE Managers to assist them in integrating and/or addressing the applicable environmental requirements in their work products and activities. Coordinates with the Environmental Manager to tailor and deliver the training to ensure environmental regulatory and objective compliance.
Helps in developing and implementing the project-level environmental inspection and audit program, that meets the requirements of ISO 14001.
Essential Job Duties:
Receives supervision and work assignments from the Environmental Manager.
Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project environmental procedures and in addressing environmental issues as they arise during project execution. Coordinates with and provides technical assistance to delivery package HSE Managers with regards to compliance with project-specific environmental requirements through package specific inspection programs. Provides technical support and assistance directly to construction supervision and subcontractors in planning and executing field activities in accordance with the project environmental requirements.
Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, is in charge of for drafting environmental awareness training programs and inspection reports. Conducts environmental compliance inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with environmental requirements including contractual commitments, EIA, permits, and the project’s CESMP. Carries out audits of environmental compliance implementation by the delivery packages (compliance with contract, CESMP, EIA & EMS). Tracks environmental compliance with approved plans, laws/regulations, permits, and contract requirements