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Environmental Consultant

Richland, WA 99354

Posted: 01/09/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 642120 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Consultant
Location: Richland, WA 99354
Contract length: 12 months
Schedule: 4x10's | Start day of week: Saturday 
Pay: $58/hr - $78.70/hr

Environmental Consultant Qualifications 
Required 
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biological Science, or
  • Related technical field from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in an environmental related field
Desired 
  • Experience with and knowledge of federal and WA State environmental planning activities such as:
    • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit preparation and compliance
    • Storm water management (e.g., Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning)
    • Air permit (e.g., Air Operating Permit, Radioactive Air Emissions License) application and implementation
    • Environmental management systems
    • Pollution prevention
    • Community right-to-know requirements
    • Local/state government siting requirements
    • Solid waste disposal
    • Preparation of environmental reports and impact statements
    • State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance
    • Water rights applications, permits, and certificates
Environmental Consultant Description 
  • Understanding client's Environmental Review needs which may include the conduct of field and onsite visits as needed
  • Engaging in research activities so that NEPA/SEPA processes are addressed properly and appropriate solutions can be designed for the same
  • Collaborating with a team of environmental scientists, engineers, technicians, and other experts in environmental laws to support discussion and resolution of environmental/environmental process issue
  • Preparing necessary project documentation and business presentations and proposals as agreed upon in order to meet client's expectations
  • Updating client management on agreed upon reports related to business objectives and targets
  • Identifying environmental issues and ensure that client gets necessary assistance for formulation and implementation of the suggested environmental strategies
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of the project and ensures the compliance with the environmental rules and regulations
  • Making client aware of latest environmental policies, rules, and standards that may need to be followed
  • Direct knowledge of environmental regulatory activities such as transmittals, permitting, reporting, regulatory analysis, etc.
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