Position Title: Environmental Specialist

About the Positions

Were seeking Environmental Specialists at various levels to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programsincluding highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. You will contribute to environmental planning, documentation, and permitting efforts. These dynamic roles combine both office-based and field responsibilities that could include conducting environmental and land use analyses for scoping and conceptual studies, performing wetland delineations, conducting ecological and habitat surveys, evaluating mitigation site suitability, monitoring construction and post-construction activities for compliance, preparing NEPA documentation, developing or reviewing environmental permits, etc.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.This posting targets the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct data collection and analysis for projects in collaboration with other staff.
• Develop and implement methodologies and technical approaches for fieldwork, including setting up test equipment to gather scientific data.
• Perform state water determinations and ecology special studies such as wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and protected species surveys.
• Examine and evaluate current and potential environmental impacts related to the planning, design, and construction of proposed projects.
• Assist with the preparation and/or review of technical reports on environmental impacts.
• Provide scientific and technical support on environmental issues to project managers during project planning, design, and construction phases.
• Assist in the preparation of applications and supporting documentation for local, state, and federal environmental permits, as well as ensure adherence to regulatory compliance laws and regulations.
• Prepare and perform environmental compliance monitoring and provide recommendations for improvements or corrective actions.
• Organize and prepare for public meetings and, when required, participate or lead discussions on environmental issues.
• Attend meetings with clients, engineering firms, and staff to discuss and address environmental science concerns.

Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, biology, ecology, environmental science, archeology, anthropology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience supporting environmental compliance on heavy civil construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in a field-based role.
• Strong observation, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to interact with field crews and regulatory staff.
• Proven experience and established and successful work history of executing the environmental review process for transportation or rail projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, biology, ecology, environmental science, archeology, anthropology, or related field.
• Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• 8+ years of relevant experience specifically in NEPA compliance.
• Knowledge and experience with environmental review and compliance requirements in STATE.
• Experience with STATE EPA requirements and permitting.
• Experience with GPS/GIS mapping, data development and management, GIS/CADD integration, and nished map production.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $80k-$100k/year ($40-$50/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans