Job Description
Job Description
position summary
Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Permitting Specialist to work closely with our current clients and project team(s) managing and permitting a variety of utility infrastructure projects located in the Upper Midwest, primarily in the State of Wisconsin. These projects include linear facilities (natural gas, electric, etc.) and stand-alone facilities (renewable generation, substations, etc.). Projects will range from quick-turn operations and maintenance projects to multi-year, large-scale projects with complex schedules and deadlines.
This position will have the flexibility to work from Merjent's Minneapolis Office, Wisconsin Office, or remotely from a home office for professionals who can work successfully in a remote work environment. The anticipated salary for this full-time position is between $87,600 and $119,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
The position requires regular coordination with client and internal project teams. The role requires leadership of project reviews and permit assessments, ability to apply for and obtain necessary environmental permits and approvals, and to ensure project compliance. As a part of this requirement, the selected applicant would coordinate with Merjent's resource specialists to complete necessary field surveys, specialty resource reviews, GIS deliverables, and other project-specific needs. To satisfy these requirements, the position requires technical knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to utility and energy projects in Wisconsin.
why Merjent?
Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and a generous benefits and compensation package. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.
responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Environmental Permitting Specialist may include the following and other related tasks :
required qualifications and experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience :
Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment to merjent.applicantpro.com .
Merjent, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
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