Waste Assessment Specialist

Waste Assessment Specialist

Join the V3 Team!

We’re looking for an Environmental Professional to provide geologic and waste assessment expertise on transportation design projects. This full-time position is based in the IDOT District One office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The ideal candidate is an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) with proven experience in regulated substances management. This role includes setting priorities, resolving technical issues, and overseeing consultant and contractor work related to regulated substances studies.

General responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise and guidance to the District.
• Assures regulated substance documents conform to departmental guidelines, are compatible with engineering requirements, and consistent with state and federal law.
• Monitors regulated substances activities conducted by the District to assure that problems are adequately investigated and that the policy and procedures are uniformly applied.
• Directs the activities of consultants for regulated substance studies and approves their work.
• Evaluates the performance of project waste assessment consultants and for their qualifications in regulated substances.
• Stay current on state and federal waste regulations affecting District operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IEPA TACO and Maximum Allowable Concentrations (MACs) regulations.
• Experience in transportation PSIs/PESAs.

The geologic & waste assessment specialist prepares Special Provision documents for contract lettings based upon results of Phase II PSI results and reviews construction plans prior to letting to ensure that regulated substances issues have been addressed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical preferred) or science-related field (Geology or Earth Science preferred).
• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in consulting, with a focus on project management.
• Proven leadership abilities with the capability to manage and inspire a team. Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills are essential.
• Relevant professional licenses and/or certifications (Illinois P.E. and/or P.G.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based bonuses.
• Health Savings Account with V3 funding contribution.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% company 401k match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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V3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: disability / veteran