Job Description

About the Role:

The Environmental Manager will lead and oversee the environmental management practices and compliance of our construction operations. The Environmental Manager will focus on electrical utilities and construction, working to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, managing environmental aspects of projects, and developing and implementing environmental programs. This will include tasks such as providing environmental training, evaluating proposed construction activities for environmental impacts in consultation with the utility, liaison with utility environmental staff and environmental consultants and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility.

 

Company Overview

 

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co., the oldest MYR Group subsidiary, is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, & collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow. 

 

Here at The L.E. Myers Co., we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries which allows employees to participate in renewable energy projects as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

 

This position will be located in the Plover, WI area. Relocation support may be considered. 

 

Essential Functions

• Compliance & Regulation: Ensure adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and standards at the local, state and federal levels
  • Function as a principal technical advisor and coordinator for environmental issues
• Program Development & Implementation: Create and execute environmental management programs, policies, and procedures
• Environmental Audits & Assessments: Conduct regular audits to identify and address potential environmental risks and areas for improvement
  • Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings, avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities
• Sustainability Initiatives: Develop and implement strategies to promote sustainable practices, resource conservation, and waste reduction
• Training & Education: Provide environmental training to employees and stakeholders to foster a culture of environmental responsibility
• Communication & Reporting: Effectively communicate environmental performance, risks, and initiatives to relevant stakeholders
  • Preparing projects requires reports and communication of environmental risks to project management
• Team Management: Supervise and lead environmental teams or personnel, providing guidance and support
• Liaison & Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and consultants
  • Attend field visits with the client and regulatory agencies
  • Liaise with the client, providing them with design information, schedule details, quantities etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting, and compliance issues
• May work at various field locations where conditions may vary
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

About You:

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing environmental compliance for construction projects
• Utility electric construction experience preferred
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Working knowledge of SWPPP, BMPs and erosion control measures
• Utility Construction experience preferred

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental sciences, health or engineering field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental science, engineering, and related fields
• Working knowledge of SWPPP, BMPs and erosion control measures
• Solid understanding of relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for reporting, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to identify, assess, and resolve environmental issues
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage environmental projects effectively
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive environmental performance
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits

 

Salary is commensurate with experience, paid weekly.

 

Comprehensive benefits package  - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) -  Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.

• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual  Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with  100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).  ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package,

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