<h2>Who We Are</h2><p><em>At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.</em></p><h2>Position Overview</h2><p>The Environmental Permitting Specialist is responsible for securing and managing environmental permits to ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This role involves coordinating with regulatory agencies, preparing permit applications and technical documents, and supporting environmental planning for development and operational projects.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><p>• Research and interpret applicable environmental laws and regulations.• Prepare and submit permit applications for various environmental approvals (e.g., wetlands, air quality, water resources, endangered species, stormwater, waste management).• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to track permit status and ensure timely approvals.• Conduct environmental impact assessments or contribute to the preparation of NEPA/CEQA documentation, as required.• Collaborate with project teams (engineering, legal, construction, planning) to ensure environmental compliance is integrated into project design and schedules.• Monitor permit conditions and compliance during project execution and operations.• Maintain records of environmental documentation, approvals, and communications.• Support due diligence efforts and feasibility studies by identifying permitting risks and timelines.• Represent the company at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, or agency consultations, if needed.• Other duties as assigned.</p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Planning, Natural Resources, or related field.• Master’s degree is a plus.• 2–5 years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or environmental consulting.• Experience with federal (e.g., USACE, EPA, FWS), state, and local permitting processes (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act, NEPA/CEQA).• Strong understanding of environmental laws and permitting processes.• Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; GIS or environmental modeling tools is a plus.• Ability to manage multiple permit applications and deadlines efficiently• Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating andmaintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports andcorrespondence, and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.</p><h2>Travel Requirements</h2><ul> <li>This position requires occasional domestic overnight travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands &amp; Work Environment</h2><p>• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk forextended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequentcommunication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person andthrough virtual platforms.• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of officematerials up to 15 pounds</p><p> </p><p>#LI-CS1 #LI-ONSITE</p><h2>EEO Statement</h2><p><strong>UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement </strong><strong>here</strong></p>

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<div id="ember57" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">UES provides personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services to clients across the United States. We&rsquo;re experts in the areas of environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and geophysical technologies. WHAT WE DO Our experts identify and solve complex engineering and construction challenges by providing clients with innovative, technology-based solutions. Our goal is to support the design and construction of sustainable infrastructure solutions from development to redevelopment. WHO WE SERVE With nearly 4,000 professionals across 85+ branches, UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries such as transportation, infrastructure, water and wastewater, technology, power transition, healthcare, education, industrial, residential, and more. OUR PROJECTS We&rsquo;ve successfully completed hundreds of thousands of projects across the country including work on solar farms, electric battery plants, data centers, roadways, bridges, water reservoirs, hospitals, schools, stadiums, airports, hotels and resorts, residential homes, and more. </span></div>
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Environmental Permitting Specialist

<h2>Who We Are</h2><p><em>At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.</em></p><h2>Position Overview</h2><p>The Environmental Permitting Specialist is responsible for securing and managing environmental permits to ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This role involves coordinating with regulatory agencies, preparing permit applications and technical documents, and supporting environmental planning for development and operational projects.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><p>• Research and interpret applicable environmental laws and regulations.• Prepare and submit permit applications for various environmental approvals (e.g., wetlands, air quality, water resources, endangered species, stormwater, waste management).• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to track permit status and ensure timely approvals.• Conduct environmental impact assessments or contribute to the preparation of NEPA/CEQA documentation, as required.• Collaborate with project teams (engineering, legal, construction, planning) to ensure environmental compliance is integrated into project design and schedules.• Monitor permit conditions and compliance during project execution and operations.• Maintain records of environmental documentation, approvals, and communications.• Support due diligence efforts and feasibility studies by identifying permitting risks and timelines.• Represent the company at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, or agency consultations, if needed.• Other duties as assigned.</p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Planning, Natural Resources, or related field.• Master’s degree is a plus.• 2–5 years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, or environmental consulting.• Experience with federal (e.g., USACE, EPA, FWS), state, and local permitting processes (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act, NEPA/CEQA).• Strong understanding of environmental laws and permitting processes.• Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; GIS or environmental modeling tools is a plus.• Ability to manage multiple permit applications and deadlines efficiently• Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating andmaintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports andcorrespondence, and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.</p><h2>Travel Requirements</h2><ul> <li>This position requires occasional domestic overnight travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands &amp; Work Environment</h2><p>• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk forextended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequentcommunication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person andthrough virtual platforms.• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of officematerials up to 15 pounds</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#LI-CS1 #LI-ONSITE</p><h2>EEO Statement</h2><p><strong>UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement&nbsp;</strong><strong>here</strong></p>

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