Junior Environmental Consultant

Merjent seeks a Junior Environmental Consultant to support environmental permit acquisitions and compliance management for energy infrastructure projects. This full-time role offers flexibility to work from various office locations or remotely. The position involves assisting project managers, conducting field surveys, and supporting administrative tasks. Merjent values employee growth, offering generous vacation and training opportunities, and has a commitment to quality and professional integrity.
position summary

Merjent is a medium-sized environmental consulting firm with a long history serving the energy industry, including oil and gas, biofuels, electric power generation and transmission, and wind and solar energy, as well as the mining and transportation industries and the government sector. In this full-time position, the Junior Environmental Consultant will support a team with environmental permit acquisitions, environmental review, and construction/operation compliance management with a focus on energy infrastructure projects.

This position will have the flexibility to work from Merjent's Minneapolis Office, Wisconsin Office, or remotely from a home office for professionals who can work successfully in a remote work environment. The anticipated salary for this full-time position is between $50,100 and $63,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real - it's based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

responsibilities
• Assist Project Managers and Task Leads with tasks associated with permitting and compliance services for the energy sector, including pipelines, transmission lines, and renewable energy generation.
• Support projects that involve analysis of the environmental impacts of proposed energy projects, including analyses to support development of project-specific applications.
• Support biological and cultural field surveys, including subcontractor communication, scheduling, and associated internal and external reporting.
• Conduct field surveys and compliance inspections and complete associated documentation.
• Supporting administrative functions as needed, including document production and technical editing of large, detailed documents.
• Work with internal Project and Task Managers and external clients in a manner that is consistent with Merjent's reputation for excellence.

required qualifications and experience
• B.A. or B.S. in environmental science or environmental studies, environmental engineering, water resources, geology, biology, natural resources, or closely related field.
• 0-3 years of experience and willingness to learn federal, state, and local environmental permitting regulations.
• Strong self-starter with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and task management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work well under pressure, both in large teams and ne-on-one.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and translate that information into direct, easy to understand written deliverables.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills. Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); technical editing experience a plus.
• Willing to travel domestically as needed (0-20%), including for field work.

E-Verify

Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to merjent.applicantpro.com.

Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.

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