Environmental Engineer

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to using environmental science principles to reduce pollution and safely achieving environmental objectives of assigned projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget and process parameters.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

• Comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations; and advising management on needed actions for the jobsite(s).

• Advise contractors, consultants and project team members on environmental aspects and impacts and best practices at the jobsite.

• Interface with customer, contractors, and project team members on all environmental aspects and impacts and regulations at the jobsite.

• Works to ensure requirements are met for stormwater systems at the jobsite comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES), including the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMPs).

• Guide and promote compliant, and efficient work performance through established environmental systems, policies, and procedures.

• Reduce or eliminate environmental concerns and hazards by surveying conditions; rendering opinions on new procedures and equipment; investigating violations, incidents, and near misses; recommending preventive programs.

• Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24x7 coverage during emergencies.

• Assist contractors in achieving compliance to project contract and scope environmental documents.

• Performs additional assignments per Manager's request.

• Minimum 1 year professional experience in the Environmental Compliance Field.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and multiple state Environmental regulations.
• Experience and working knowledge of energy management programs with some U.S. Health and Safety regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stormwater management, underground utilities, erosion control, CCR project items, landfill project items, and utility infrastructure requirements.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Ability to self-prioritize and self-start projects and task work.
• Meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task similar activities in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients, management, subcontractors and vendors of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to effectively organize numerous streams of information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred - BA or BS degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences or .
• 1 year of relevant experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field - hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License with driving record that meets Saiia's risk management guidelines.

TRAVEL:

• This position is locate at jobsite and is not expected to travel other than non routine business travel which would be less than 10%.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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