Talascend is currently seeking an Environmental Permitting Engineer for a contract opportunity working a hybrid schedule in Chandler, Arizona.

Overview

The role involves planning, coordinating, and supporting permits, approvals, and regulatory authorizations necessary for project execution from early planning through startup, acting as a key liaison among various teams and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project permitting strategies, permit matrices, schedules, and compliance tracking tools.
Identify required environmental, utility, building, fire, hazardous materials, wastewater, and construction permits for semiconductor projects.
Coordinate permitting activities between the client, engineering, construction, environmental, health and safety teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Serve as the primary interface with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to support permit reviews, inspections, approvals, and closeout activities.
Evaluate permit requirements, identify critical risks and next steps, and ensure regulatory requirements are incorporated into project plans and schedules.
Support environmental and construction permitting activities through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline
5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years of equivalent experience
Professional engineer (PE) license or applicable environmental certification preferred
Prior experience supporting semiconductor projects in Arizona
Experience supporting permitting and regulatory approvals on semiconductor or large industrial projects
Demonstrated experience obtaining, managing, and tracking permits with municipal, state, and federal agencies
Knowledge of environmental regulations, construction permitting, utility approvals, building codes, and fire code requirements
Experience coordinating across engineering, construction, environment, health and safety, client, and regulatory stakeholders
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and permitting risks

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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