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CrusoeCrusoeDenver, CO

Environmental Specialist

Execute multi-media environmental compliance programs focused on waste management, SPCC planning, stormwater, and ASTs for AI infrastructure operations. Requires 1-5 years experience and a bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering.

70k – 90k/yr
On-site1+ YOEOther

About the role

What You’ll Be Working On

Waste & RCRA Compliance

  • Support day-to-day hazardous and non-hazardous waste program management, including conducting waste characterizations, coordinating with logistics vendors, managing manifests, and ensuring robust regulatory recordkeeping
  • Perform generator status determinations and RCRA compliance reviews at operating field sites

SPCC & AST Programs

  • Help maintain and update Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for sites utilizing aboveground storage tanks (ASTs)
  • Track routine inspection schedules, support plan amendments as new facilities come online, coordinate with operations teams on spill prevention practices, and support Professional Engineer (PE) certification processes

Stormwater Management

  • Facilitate compliance with stormwater permits under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) guidelines and applicable state general permits
  • Assist in the development, update, and inspection tracking of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), review the implementation and effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMPs), and coordinate with construction and operations teams on site development requirements

Documentation & Reporting

  • Manage centralized compliance calendars and databases to track permit conditions, inspection reports, and regulatory deadlines across multi-media programs
  • Prepare and submit timely environmental reports to regulatory agencies with guidance and mentorship from senior staff

Internal Collaboration & Training

  • Partner with Field Operations and HSE teammates to ensure site staff fully understand multi-media compliance requirements
  • Support environmental training coordination and contribute directly to incident investigations and corrective action tracking following spill events or non-compliance findings

Process Analysis & Optimization

  • Map and evaluate existing environmental processes to identify automation opportunities, bottlenecks, and data gaps
  • Recommend AI-assisted improvements that reduce manual burden while maintaining regulatory defensibility

Regulatory Awareness

  • Monitor evolving federal and state environmental regulations relevant to multi-media programs (including the Clean Water Act, Oil Pollution Prevention, and RCRA)
  • Help assess prospective project locations for applicable permits and registration requirements in partnership with senior environmental staff

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Educational Foundation

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field is required

Professional Experience

  • 1–5 years of relevant environmental compliance experience

Multi-Media Compliance Background

  • Direct experience managing or supporting at least one key compliance area, such as SPCC, stormwater permitting (SWPPP/NPDES), hazardous/non-hazardous waste management, AST compliance, or emergency response

Regulatory Knowledge Base

  • Foundational to solid working knowledge of major federal environmental regulations (specifically Clean Water Act, RCRA, and 40 CFR Part 112)
  • Familiarity with state-level environmental programs in Texas, Colorado, or the Rockies is highly valued

Communication & Engagement

  • Clear verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with field operations personnel and build collaborative, cross-functional relationships

Technical & Digital Tools

  • Proficiency with standard office software and compliance tracking systems
  • Familiarity with navigating regulatory agency portals (such as TCEQ's STEERS, NetDMR, etc.) is highly preferred

Bonus Points

  • Professional Certifications: Highly valued industry credentials such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or Certified Professional in Water Quality Management (CPWQ)
  • Industry Sector Experience: Prior environmental compliance experience within power generation, manufacturing, oil & gas, or hyperscale data center operations
  • Regional Regulation Expertise: Hands-on experience navigating state-level environmental regulations in Texas (ERCOT), the Rockies, or Gulf Coast regions
  • PE Licensure Pathway: Currently working toward or eligible for a Professional Engineer (PE) license to support SPCC plan authoring and engineering certifications
  • Continuous Improvement: Experience with operational excellence and process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location

Skills

Rcra ComplianceSpcc PlanningStormwater ManagementNpdes PermittingSwpppWaste ManagementAst ComplianceRegulatory ReportingEnvironmental ComplianceClean Water Act

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