Environmental Specialist IV

Position Title: Environmental Specialist IV (Confidential Client)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA | On-site

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $66/hr (candidates requiring a higher rate may be submitted; preference will be given to candidates willing to accept $66/hr or less)

Position Summary

This role manages environmental compliance for fast-paced Power Innovation projects through development, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff. The position translates permit conditions and environmental commitments into actionable compliance requirements; develops project-specific compliance plans, procedures, and tools; coordinates with engineering, construction, operations, legal, and environmental teams; and verifies that required inspections, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and corrective actions are completed. The role also supports agency coordination, contractor compliance, field issue resolution, and the transition of environmental obligations to operating assets. Senior specialists lead compliance strategy, complex issue resolution, and agency engagement, while mid-level specialists support plan development, field execution, documentation, and tracking.

Local candidates only.

Primary Functions

• Develops, maintains, improves, and provides guidance on environmental compliance processes, procedures, plans, and tools


• Interprets permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments and converts them into clear project and contractor compliance obligations


• Coordinates environmental compliance planning, scheduling, and cost estimating, including inspections, monitoring, reporting, training, and recordkeeping


• Works with project teams, contractors, consultants, and field personnel to verify compliance performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions


• Leads environmental compliance programs or projects with significant risk and complexity; supports agency coordination, audits, incident response, and operational handoff


• Other duties as assigned

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted environmental experience


• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills


• Recent Regulatory Compliance Experience: Hands-on experience working in a regulatory environment, specifically in regulatory compliance rather than an inspection-only role.


• EI Management Across Projects: Ability to manage EIs across multiple projects, track assignments and progress, review reports, manage violations, and follow up on outstanding inspection items until resolution.


• Project Coordination and Oversight: Demonstrated ability to oversee EI-related activities, coordinate across projects, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of required actions.


• SharePoint Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and tracking.


• Advanced Excel Skills: Ability to work independently with Excel for tracking, reporting, organizing data, and managing project-related information.


• Microsoft Teams Proficiency: Strong practical knowledge of Teams, including meetings, communication, file sharing, and collaboration.


• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly explain responsibilities, provide specific examples of past experience, and demonstrate technical knowledge during interviews.


• Ownership and Accountability: Ability to manage activities independently, follow through on outstanding items, and take responsibility for project-related deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs for major infrastructure or energy projects during construction and operations


• Expertise in environmental compliance management, permit-condition tracking, contractor oversight, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement for complex infrastructure or energy projects