Environmental Specialist

American Engineers Group, LLC (AEG) is a certified, multi‑disciplinary engineering consulting firm with over 65 years of corporate history. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that exceed client expectations while improving infrastructure, protecting the environment, and strengthening communities. Specializing in transportation projects, we have expertise ranging from small‑scale creek crossings to large‑scale expressway reconstructions. AEG also provides services in designing, rehabilitating, and constructing ports, dams, streams, wetlands, landfills, and more.

With a commitment to quality and sustainability, AEG is a trusted partner in fostering positive impacts through engineering excellence.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role located in Exton, PA, for an Environmental Specialist. In this role, the Environmental Specialist will manage complex environmental projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to strategic environmental planning with a strong background in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated leadership in environmental assessments, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Preferred experience includes but not limited to permitting, wetland delineations, stormwater evaluations, and CADD drafting.

Bachelor’s Degree – Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.

Master’s Degree is preferred.

7+ years of relevant environmental experience, preferably in consulting, energy, or industrial sectors is preferred.

OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER Certification preferred.

Professional certification (e.g., PE, PG, CHMM, QEP) is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Project management, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage environmental projects, including wetland delineations, permitting, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Phase I & II ESAs, site remediation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Interact and communicate effectively with fellow team members, clients, and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NEPA, CEQA, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Draft figures and site plans via CADD software.
• Perform environmental fieldwork including oversight of subcontractor.
• Oversee data collection, sampling, and analysis for air, water, and soil quality.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings.
• Mentor and train junior staff as appropriate.
• Stay current with changes in environmental laws, policies, and best practices.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, writing proposals, and contributing to project bids.
• Carry out job functions safely and in accordance with a Health and Safety Plan and/or industry standards.
• Respond to inquiries and/or complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Work effectively and harmoniously in a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce.
• Ability to read and understand civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications.
• Perform mathematics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry used in field survey analysis.
• Ability to explain, interpret, and teach policies, technical concepts, and designs.
• Proficient with environmental modeling tools and computer software (GIS, field data processing, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• I. In a standard workday, ranging from 8-12 hours in length, this job requires a combination of the physical ability to:
• – Sit/stand up to 8 hours;
• – Walk up to 4 hours; and
• – Roundtrip travel up to 6 hours.
• II. Physical actions may include fieldwork using hands, arms, bending, squatting, and reaching consisting of: lift or carry and push or pull up to 50 pounds.

This Job Description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, the above information may not be all-inclusive and other job‑related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) that do not cause an undue hardship on the Company will be considered as required by local, state, or federal law.