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Environmental Technician

Job Description

This role requires expertise in NPDES and EPA permitting specifically for residential developments, with a strong focus on Pennsylvania and additional experience in Ohio being advantageous. The position involves understanding PADEP Chapter 102 and 105, Army Corp of Engineers 404 permitting requirements, and the process. The successful candidate will be skilled in wetland field determinations and categorization following USFW and USACE guidelines, stream identification and classification, stream restoration design, erosion and sedimentation management, and surface mining permits. Environmental compliance, inspections, biological assessments, and surveys are also key components.

Responsibilities

+ Split responsibilities between office and field work, approximately 50/50.

+ Support site/land development, municipal, and environmental projects.

+ Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate pollution sources.

+ Inspect manholes and work in confined spaces to locate sewer line stoppages.

+ Conduct wetland delineation and environmental compliance assessments.

+ Perform biological assessments and consult on rare, threatened, and endangered species.

+ Identify invasive species and macroinvertebrates, and classify native plants.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in environmental science and fieldwork.

+ Proficiency in NPDES and EPA permitting.

+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Biology.

+ 1-2 years of field experience with wetland delineation and construction.

+ Knowledge of environmental compliance and inspection procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Pennsylvania and Ohio permitting processes is beneficial.

+ Ability to identify taxonomic groups of macroinvertebrates.

+ Experience with stream morphology and restoration design.

+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working with a teammate and requires traveling 50% of the time, while the remaining 50% is office-based. This position offers the opportunity to gain a foothold in a large civil engineering and environmental firm, with potential for growth and skill development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Coraopolis,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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