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Construction Associate Environmental Specialist- Solar

Mortenson Construction
Rosamond, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026

Mortenson is currently seeking an Associate Environmental Specialist with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Associate Environmental Specialist will support Mortenson's environmental management efforts for Solar and Emerging Renewables projects throughout North America, providing review of environmental documentation, and advising on environmental matters in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Location: California, Fresno County

Travel: This is a regional position that will be supporting projects in a specified region of the U.S. This is a 100% travel position. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implement and administer environmental program at each work site

  • Support project management in developing and executing site-specific environmental plans

  • Participate in project planning and environmental risk analysis

  • Review environmental submittals and attend preconstruction meetings with subcontractors

  • Monitor and review trade partner work plans for environmental concerns

  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement policies and procedures

  • Coordinate and support environmental orientation and training programs

  • Assist with onsite best management practices for environmental management

  • Monitor implementation of environmental mitigation measures

  • Conduct work site environmental inspections

  • Monitor and record environmental data

  • Document and report environmental violations and non-compliance conditions

  • Assist with incident analysis and response

  • Provide environmental-related information resources

  • Maintain knowledge of environmental issues, regulations, and standards (US EPA, ASTM, etc.)

  • Research environmental issues for project team members

  • Interface with customer's environmental personnel, consultants, and regulatory representatives

  • Accompany environmental, health and safety, insurance, and regulatory personnel on site tours

  • Ensure maintenance and inspection of environmental equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

  • Previous related internship experience a plus

  • Previous related internship experience a plus

  • Current driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

  • Dental plan

  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Gym Membership Discount Program

**The base pay range for this role is $73,800 - $92,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

Salary : $73,800 - $92,300

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