Environmental Scientist/Environmental Engineer

Environmental Scientist/Environmental Engineer - Portland, OR

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 500 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff lead to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.

What’s the Opportunity?

Support our growing industrial compliance practice by helping develop, implement, and review regulatory compliance programs for industrial and port facilities. The position supports air quality compliance (e.g., Clean Air Act [CCA] permitting), wastewater and stormwater compliance (e.g., NPDES permits), waste management compliance (e.g., RCRA regulations), and environmental program development (e.g., training and management systems). ​ The successful candidate will also assist with regulatory interpretation, permitting, and agency interactions.

Responsibilities may include:

NPDES permit compliance support (wastewater and stormwater), including reviewing/developing SWPPPs/SWPCPs and BMPs, monitoring data review and DMR submittal

Pre-treatment permits and wastewater authorizations to city sewer

Air quality/CAA compliance evaluations and permitting support (Title V, NSR, PSD, minor source, and NESHAP/MACT), including preparation of air permit applications and permit modifications

Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management compliance under RCRA and applicable state regulations, including waste characterization; storage, labeling, and disposal practices; review of manifests/e-manifests; and support for contingency plans, training and reporting

You will coordinate closely with project managers and industrial clients and engage with regulatory agencies as needed.  You will serve as a technical lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental documentation and practical compliance strategies.  The role also includes developing project scopes, contributing to proposals, and supporting business development efforts.

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Compliance Specialist role involves providing technical and regulatory expertise to help our clients comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. ​ Key responsibilities include conducting environmental compliance audits, regulatory assessments, permitting support, and developing and assessing environmental management programs across air, water, waste, and chemical regulatory areas. ​

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum of five years of experience in environmental compliance, and strong knowledge of regulations like CAA, CWA, and RCRA.

Preferred qualifications include experience with industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, state regulatory programs, and professional certifications. ​

Key skills include regulatory interpretation, compliance auditing, permitting, technical writing, and project management. ​

Other regulatory compliance knowledge including SPCC, FIFRA, DOT, SARA 311/312/313 and TSCA is a plus.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

This role involves both office-based work and site visits at industrial and manufacturing locations. ​

Detail oriented with meticulous site visit note taking

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must

40-hour HAZWOPER certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.  Benefits detailed below. 

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com.  

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Salary Range: $89,610-$100,811

Annual Bonus

Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance

Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually

Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.

Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually

Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/