Posting Title: Environmental Manager
Reports To: Director, Operations
Location: Texas
Salary Range: $127,500 - $168,000
*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.
This position primarily involves working on-site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline.
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE ENERGY TEAM
Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it's a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes-those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation's largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A. Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
Interpret and implement requirements under federal and state laws (e.g., NEPA , Clean Water Act , ESA , MBTA , Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or comparable state agency rules).
Manage permit conditions and compliance documentation for:
Stormwater (SWPPP) and erosion control
Wetlands and waters delineations and associated permits
Wildlife and habitat management plans
Cultural resources and archaeological monitoring
Dust control and air quality
Coordinate annual and project-specific environmental reporting.
B. Field Environmental Oversight
Implement and maintain the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) .
Oversee daily site inspections for erosion control, water management, spill prevention, and wildlife protection.
Manage ESC (erosion and sediment control) installation and maintenance.
Verify compliance with waste management protocols, hazardous materials handling, and SPCC plans.
C. Agency & Stakeholder Interface
Serve as primary environmental liaison with:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
State wildlife agencies
State environmental agencies (TCEQ, IDEM, Illinois EPA, etc.)
Local county and municipal authorities
Facilitate joint inspections, support audits, and respond to agency findings.
D. Construction Support
Advise construction teams on environmental constraints, including:
Wetlands/waters avoidance
Protected species timing restrictions (e.g., migratory bird nesting)
Cultural resource protection zones
Dust and noise mitigation
Review project design changes for environmental impacts.
E. Incident Management
Lead environmental incident investigations (spills, wildlife interactions, BMP failures).
Develop corrective actions and ensure closeout documentation.
Train site personnel on environmental incident reporting protocols.
F. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain site environmental logs, GIS-based environmental maps, and compliance trackers.
Produce weekly and monthly environmental reports for internal teams and clients.
G. Day-to-Day Activities
Conduct morning environmental walkdown with construction team leads.
Inspect BMPs and document corrective actions in a compliance tracker.
Review updated grading plans for impacts to wetlands buffers.
Coordinate with biologists on wildlife monitoring.
Respond to a minor spill, direct containment/cleanup, and prepare the incident report.
Meet with the owner's environmental rep for weekly compliance review.
Update GIS shapefiles showing new disturbance areas.
Prepare daily environmental report.
ABOUT YOU
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Able to train craft teams and influence field supervisors.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced EPC environments with shifting priorities.
Valid driver's license with ability to travel between project sites.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain.
Zero environmental regulatory violations.
Positive agency and owner feedback on project environmental performance.
On-time permit reporting and documentation.
Effective support of construction schedule with minimal environmental-driven delays.
Well-maintained and fully compliant SWPPP program.
Strong environmental culture among craft and field supervisors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental science, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Licensure/Certifications:
CPESC, CESSWI, or SWPPP Practitioner (preferred).
OSHA 30 (required or obtained on hire).
Experience:
5-10+ years in environmental compliance, ideally in utility-scale solar, wind, transmission, or large infrastructure construction.
Direct experience with SWPPP, ESC field work, environmental monitoring, and federal/state permitting.
Experience in Midwest or Texas regulatory environments is strongly preferred.
Driving Record: Valid state-issued driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
