Environmental Specialist - Project Phase

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Environmental Specialist (Engineer) to join our Licensing & Permitting team for the project phase of a new Industrial Unit(s) development. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in environmental engineering, with demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental assessments, and permitting processes. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our projects comply with environmental standards, secure all necessary permits, and fully adhere to both local and national regulations.  

What will you do:

• Lead and manage the preparation and submission of environmental permit applications to regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. 
• Conduct environmental assessments, including but not limited to, site evaluations, environmental impact studies, and environmental risk assessments. 
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure all necessary permits are secured for project development and construction. 
• Maintain a thorough understanding of environmental regulations and industry best practices, keeping up to date with changes in legislation. 
• Coordinate and support environmental monitoring and reporting activities throughout the lifecycle of projects, from planning through construction and operation. 
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices are integrated into project planning and execution. 
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and status updates to both internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies. 
• Participate in environmental compliance audits and inspections as required by regulatory bodies. 
• Provide support during environmental reviews, public hearings, and community engagement processes. 
• Advise project teams on environmental risks, mitigation measures, and permitting requirements. 
• Verification and analysis of technical drawings related to the environmental discipline (noise emissions, gaseous emissions, water emissions, etc.) 
• Analysis of applicable BREFs for the project and their requirements. 
• Monitoring of fieldwork (on-site monitoring) and verification of produced reports. 

What you'll bring:

• BSc/MSc degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field. 
• 10  years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or related areas. 
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws and regulations relevant to licensing and permitting.. 
• Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations to diverse projects and activities. 
• Knowledge of REACH and CLP is a plus. 
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster relationships with regulatory agencies, project teams, and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Spoken and written English and Portuguese.

At Lifthium, you will have the opportunity to build something from the start, contributing to a more sustainable future. You will work with the best professionals and latest technologies. As part of the team, you will get a competitive pay, a broad benefits program and the opportunity to continuously develop your skills and your career.

Disclaimer

All submitted applications are reviewed. Only candidates who meet the profile described above will be contacted.

Lifthium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

In case you have any questions, please contact us @ [email protected]