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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the acquisition of federal environmental permits
• Lead environmental field work for assigned projects, including due diligence, delineations, habitat assessments, and threatened and endangered species surveys
• Use GIS to capture field conditions and communicate constraints to design, construction, and leadership
• Help design and construction engineers keep the work compliant as plans change and offer practical options when a plan conflicts with a constraint
• Guide construction crews in the field so work stays within environmental limits
• Partner with EHS where stormwater, spills, waste, and site controls meet natural-resource and permit requirements
• Maintain productive relationships with external regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, state environmental departments, local authorities) on permitting matters
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Facilities, Civil, EHS, legal, engineering, and operations teams, to identify permitting needs and integrate them into project timelines
• Conduct risk assessments for permitting requirements and advise on strategies to mitigate regulatory delays or non-compliance risks
• Monitor regulatory changes at federal, state, and local levels, and update internal policies and procedures accordingly
• Prepare reports, audits, and documentation for internal reviews, regulatory submissions, and leadership briefings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years in environmental due diligence, natural resources, or construction-phase compliance
• Experience with delineations, habitat assessments, or threatened and endangered species surveys
• Experience working with design teams, construction teams, or both, on active projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in environmental science, ecology, biology, environmental engineering, natural resources, or a related field
• Working proficiency with GIS
• Demonstrated judgment in the field: able to adapt when plans change and to act when something is going wrong
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, or local environmental regulators
• Due diligence support for site acquisition or development
• Experience leading field crews or contractors
• Familiarity with the permits and consultations that typically apply to land development and construction
• Experience partnering with EHS on an active industrial or construction site
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple projects at once, and follow through with a project until completion with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational skills and ability to document and manage key project details are essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required and the ability to lead and organize large meetings
• Excellent document delivery skills, report organization and technical editing are required
• Experience using Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, Tennessee area
• Position requires the ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed
• Ability to travel to various locations included but not limited to; Florida, California, Texas
• Ability to travel internationally if required