Senior Environmental Consultant Reno, NV

Senior Environmental Consultant job at Sunstone Environmental Solutions. Reno, NV.

Location:

Reno, Nevada (Hybrid)

Type:
Full-time | ~10 Years Experience

We’re hiring a Senior Consultant to join Sunstone Environmental Solutions and take the lead on managing complex environmental projects for mining clients in the Western U.S.

This is a technical leadership role focused on managing permitting and compliance programs, coordinating subcontractors, and driving high-quality work across a team. You’ll serve as the technical lead on complex environmental projects, managing programs, guiding team members, and coordinating efforts with clients and subcontractors.

• Project Management:
  Oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects involving permitting, compliance, and environmental planning.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise internal team members (up to
  5), coordinate deliverables, and manage day-to-day execution.
• Subcontractor Oversight:
  Coordinate biologists, drillers, mining engineers, surveyors, and other vendors on behalf of clients.
• Technical Writing:
  Prepare or oversee NEPA, PoOs, NOIs, SWPPPs, reclamation plans, and compliance documentation.
• Agency Coordination:
  Interface with federal, state, and local agencies (Nevada, Arizona, Idaho experience preferred).
• Proposal Development:
  Lead technical scoping and proposal writing for new projects.
• High-Level Field Presence:
  Conduct occasional field visits for oversight, site meetings, or QA/QC.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 10 years in environmental consulting or mining with a strong focus on project management.
• Technical Depth:
  Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and permitting (e.g., NEPA, NDEP, BLM, USFS). Experience in Nevada is preferred but not required.
• Leadership:
  Experience supervising staff, subcontractors, and timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Work Style:
  Organized, self-directed, confident communicator, and reliable under pressure.
• Location:
  
  Must live in the greater Reno area or be willing to relocate upon hire.

• Leadership without Bureaucracy:
  You’ll manage people and projects, not just spreadsheets. We give you autonomy and support to drive real impact.
• Remote with Flexibility:
  Work from home, with occasional in-person collaboration when our future hybrid office opens in the Reno area.
• Trusted Expertise:
  Join a team that values technical skill and proactive solutions over red tape – your expertise will shape client success.
• High-Performance Rewards:
  We reward hard work and results with competitive pay, performance bonuses, and accelerated career growth. Thrive in a merit-driven culture where top performers get recognized, promoted, and compensated for exceeding expectations – while maintaining availability during core business hours (8–5) for seamless team execution.

• Salary:
  Competitive Salary, TBD based on experience.
• Health:
  Company-paid medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k):
  With 4% company match.
• PTO:
  Flexible time off – schedule as needed, provided deliverables are met.
• Culture:
  Collaborative yet independent, with a focus on meaningful work, professional growth, and rewarding high achievement in a no-drama setting.

Send your resume and a short letter of interest using the form below.

Come build something meaningful with a team that knows how to work hard—and live well.