Environmental Permitting Specialist
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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 throughout the United Sates. 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.

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:

• Manage a variety of utility infrastructure projects for client(s) that operate throughout the United States.
• Review and prepare necessary environmental permit applications for a variety of federal, state, and local (city, village, town, and county) authorizations, including wetland, waterway, erosion control/storm water, shoreland zoning, and floodplain zoning project impacts.
• Ensure clients and projects receive effective and successful environmental guidance, obtain necessary permits and approvals (federal, state, and local), and remain in compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the state working and operating in.
• Coordinate with internal project teams(s) and/or subcontractors to complete field surveys, necessary resource reviews, GIS deliverables, and other project-specific needs.
• Provide schedule and cost estimates for project work and meet those expectations.
• Work with internal and external clients to maintain Merjent's reputation for excellence and integrity.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment to .

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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