Water Permitting Specialist

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Thomas Talent Network Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Water Permitting Specialist to join our team at Thomas Talent Network. As an Environmental Compliance Expert, you will play a crucial role in managing projects, supporting your team, and delivering high-quality services in the solid waste engineering field.

Main Responsibilities
  • Regulatory Compliance and Permitting: Prepare and submit water permit applications in compliance with local, state, and federal water regulations, ensuring that all submissions meet the required standards.
  • Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater Management: Develop expertise in industrial wastewater treatment, design, and permitting, handling NPDES permitting for industrial point sources and stormwater activities, and creating and implementing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.
  • Client Support and Training: Provide routine and non-routine water quality sampling and inspection support, assist clients with training on compliance and environmental best practices, and ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Communication and Coordination: Communicate effectively with clients and regulatory agencies, support the preparation of proposals and regulatory reports, and work collaboratively within a team and coordinate effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Technical Expertise and Tools: Demonstrate proficiency in using Excel and Microsoft Office 365 for data analysis and report preparation, and maintain knowledge of environmental regulatory programs, including air quality, waste management, and environmental due diligence.
  • Attention to Detail and Deadline Management: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all prepared documentation, manage multiple tasks and meet firm deadlines, even when they are simultaneous, and adapt to changing project demands and working conditions.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • A degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, with a Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, focusing on water permitting and pre-treatment design.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and an understanding of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office 365, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to coordinate and work effectively in a team setting.
  • Limited travel and ability to work independently in a remote work situation when needed, excellent attention to detail and completeness, and ability to perform multiple tasks with firm deadlines, sometimes deadlines could be simultaneous.
  • Experience with other environmental regulatory programs, including air, general environmental compliance, solid and hazardous waste management, and environmental due diligence, is a plus, and commissioning and start-up experience preferred.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance.



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