Senior Environmental Consultant (6-15 years of experience)

Aquionix, Inc. (Aquionix) provides environmental, health and safety consulting services to a variety of business sectors such as mining, oil and gas, manufacturing and general industry. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and are known for providing solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. We are seeking a full-time senior environmental consultant with 6-15 years of experience in the permitting and compliance field to join our Lakewood, Colorado office.

Essential job functions and responsibilities will include:

• Management and mentoring of a team of young Environmental Engineers and Professionals
• Preparation of various regulatory compliance reporting related to the CWA, RCRA, SPCC/FRP, EPCRA, CERCLA, UIC, CAA
• Related interpretation, research, regulatory liaison and reporting requirements
• Drafting stormwater management plans, SPCC plans, providing support/review of waste program/plan development
• Project management for several smaller clients, including invoice review and proposal development

Additional job functions and responsibilities will include:

• General regulatory compliance assistance and/or auditing related to the CWA, RCRA, SPCC/FRP, EPCRA, CERCLA, UIC, CAA and related interpretation, research, regulatory liaison and reporting requirements
• Technical and regulatory research and applicability determination of various regulatory compliance-related requirements
• Preparation of technical documents, including compliance procedures, plans and permit applications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, science or a related technical field is required.

Experience: The successful candidate will have:

• 6-15 years of applicable experience in the field of environmental compliance
• A professional network
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly (excellent oral and writing communication skills)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to solve complex problems and provide creative and flexible solutions
• Personality traits to interact with a large variety of clientele
• Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Familiarity with Sharepoint, a plus

The preferred candidate will also have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Reclamation (permitting)
• Surface and underground mining activities
• Food and beverage industry
• General industry/manufacturing

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening prior to employment.

 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Aquionix may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role.

 

 Benefits: Our Benefits and Perks include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Matching 401K and ROTH 401K options, after 6 months of employment
• Paid holidays
• FART outings (that stands for Fun Aquionix Recreational Team)
• Flexible work environment and hybrid in office/WFH
• Bonus program
• Paid sabbatical program
• Cell phone reimbursement program