Professional Resume Template for

Environmental Consultant

Julian H. Mercer

Seattle, WA

(206) 555-0143

julian.mercer@email.com

linkedin.com/in/julian-mercer | github.com/julianmercer | julianmercer.me

Professional Summary

Pacific Northwest-focused environmental consultant with 6 years of experience managing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for commercial real estate developments. Expertise includes groundwater monitoring, wetland delineation, and RCRA compliance audits. Successfully resolved 45+ regulatory compliance actions, saving clients $1.2M in potential penalties. Proficient in ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and EPA NEPAssist to streamline geospatial analysis and environmental impact reporting. Adept at coordinating multi-agency permitting processes.

Work Experience

Senior Environmental Consultant — Sound Environmental Partners

Seattle, WA | January 2024 – Present

  • Directed 42 Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for commercial property acquisitions valued up to $15M, identifying 12 recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and reducing transaction risk by 28%.
  • Designed and executed 8 groundwater and soil remediation plans using biosparging and vapor extraction, reducing hydrocarbon contamination levels by 94% to meet Washington Department of Ecology compliance standards.
  • Authored 6 comprehensive Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) under NEPA guidelines for municipal infrastructure projects, accelerating local agency permit approval timelines by an average of 18% over 18 months.
  • Supervised a field team of 4 junior scientists on site investigations, managing a consulting project budget of $450,000 and completing all reporting 10 days ahead of regulatory schedules with zero safety incidents.

Environmental Consultant — Pacific Northwest Ecology

Portland, OR | August 2020 – December 2023

  • Conducted soil and groundwater sampling at 75+ residential and industrial sites, preparing Phase I ESA reports that identified 18 legacy contamination issues and ensured 100% regulatory compliance for clients.
  • Utilized ArcGIS to map 120+ wetlands and critical habitats for proposed utility corridor routing, reducing potential environmental impact scores by 14% and avoiding critical habitat disruption.
  • Performed 35 RCRA hazardous waste compliance audits for industrial manufacturing clients, identifying corrective actions that reduced waste disposal expenses by 22% and mitigated regulatory exposure.
  • Prepared 50+ technical documentation packages and permit applications for local, state, and federal agencies, achieving a 98% first-submission approval rate and saving clients $60,000 in refiling fees.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Cascade Western University · Seattle, WA · 2020

Skills

Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Groundwater monitoring, Soil sampling, Wetland delineation, NEPA compliance, RCRA auditing, CERCLA guidelines, Hazardous waste management, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, NEPAssist, Encamp, Phase I ESA reporting, Phase II ESA investigations

Projects

Industrial Redevelopment Remediation

Role: Lead Environmental Consultant

Tools: ArcGIS, Encamp, Groundwater Modeling (MODFLOW)

Managed the Phase II site assessment and cleanup of a 15-acre former manufacturing facility, removing 450 tons of contaminated soil and clearing the property for reuse 14 days ahead of schedule.

Municipal Pipeline NEPA Review

Role: Lead Document Reviewer

Tools: EPA NEPAssist, ArcGIS, Microsoft Project

Led the environmental impact review for a 12-mile municipal water pipeline project, completing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in 6 months and saving the municipality $45,000 in delay costs.

Certifications

  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) (2024)
  • Registered Environmental Manager (REM) (2022)
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification (2020)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Active member of Northwest Conservation Volunteers (2021–Present)
  • Availability: 3 weeks notice

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Market data and opportunities for

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$65,000

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$95,000

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$80,000

Growth Outlook:

The job market for environmental consultants in the United States is projected to grow by 4% from 2024 to 2034, driven by ongoing regulatory compliance demands, corporate sustainability mandates, and infrastructure investments. As private developers and municipal governments navigate complex environmental regulations under NEPA and RCRA, consultants are highly sought after to minimize environmental risk and verify project safety. Over the next decade, approximately 8,500 new job openings are expected to occur annually in this sector.

4% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Proven competency in conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in compliance with ASTM and EPA standards || Mastery of geospatial modeling and analysis using ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GPS field tools || In-depth working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations including NEPA, RCRA, and CERCLA

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