What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer position at Illest Environmental?
Company Description
Illest Environmental is a solution-focused environmental engineering and consulting firm built for the complexity of today’s public infrastructure challenges. With offices in Los Angeles and Washington DC, we serve clients across the United States. We bring specialized expertise in soil, air, water, noise and vibration, and hazardous waste, and deliver end-to-end services that include permitting, site remediation, water treatment and hazardous waste disposal. Every project is an opportunity to solve something that matters, and we approach each one with the rigor, creativity and commitment our clients deserve.
Role Description
Illest Environmental is seeking a driven and self-directed Environmental Engineer with 4-7 years of experience for a full-time position based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will operate with a degree of independence, taking ownership of project work spanning environmental compliance, noise and vibration monitoring, site assessments and more. This is a unique opportunity for an early- to mid-career professional who is ready to accelerate their technical and professional growth at a rapidly growing firm with a national footprint.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site environmental compliance lead and coordinate with contractors, project owners and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare, implement and maintain project environmental compliance plans and permit requirements.
- Perform environmental inspections, documentation and reporting related to erosion and sediment control, stormwater compliance and site conditions.
- Support soil, water and waste characterization programs including sampling coordination and data tracking.
- Conduct field monitoring activities related to noise, vibration, dust and other environmental impacts.
- Coordinate environmental mitigation measures and support corrective actions when needed.
- Manage environmental records, waste tracking documentation and compliance logs.
- Support permitting efforts, agency coordination and regulatory notifications.
- Oversee and support Environmental Technicians and field personnel across active work sites.
- Assist with environmental incident response, spill response and complaint resolution.
- Support construction teams with day-to-day environmental compliance and management.
Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience in environmental engineering and demonstrated expertise in environmental regulations, compliance and permitting processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- This position is an excellent opportunity for a driven and passionate individual to grow their career to the next level by owning one’s work scope, relationships and overall work flow.
Industry: Environmental Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Requirements: Environmental Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid time off
Experience: 7 years of environmental engineering experience (Preferred).
Ability to Commute: Pittsburgh, PA
Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In-person