Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Environmental Coordinator can change yours. 

Providing environmental support services to critical industries requires commitment, focus and creativity. Michels’ operations and field crews depend on support from our in-house Environmental Department with environmental/regulatory experts to advance our operations and critical infrastructure projects.

As an Environmental Coordinator, your key responsibility will be to coordinate and document field environmental compliance on a power transmission line construction project. This position will coordinate proactive environmental field compliance with the construction team. You will review scopes of work, draft construction permits and compliance plans, collect and analyze multi-media sampling, perform environmental observations and audits, and track and manage regulatory reporting requirements.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.  

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines.
• You enjoy collaborating and working independently.
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated.
• You are organized and professional.

What it takes:

• Prefer Bachelor or Associate degree with emphasis in environmental studies, natural sciences, engineering, or related field. Advanced training or education in Environmental or Technical Field, with equivalent years may be acceptable.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance or related construction experience.
• Knowledgeable with environmental construction compliance topics and applicable regulations, including but not limited to storm water best management, process water control, waste storage and disposal, general air compliance, and fuel storage.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. With strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different audience types both in-person and using technology (e.g. PowerPoint, TEAMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required, with preference for Advanced Excel expertise.
• Previous experience advising utility construction teams on environmental compliance issues, negotiating company best interests with customers.
• Ability to negotiate compliance issues and act as liaison of company project management for regulatory visits or issues.
• Ability to live near the project location.
• This is a full-time role for 24-month+ construction project duration, with opportunity to support regional Northeast projects following project completion.
• A valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record.