Top 26 Environmental science Jobs in Lincoln, Ne

Environmental Specialist II - NPDES Compliance
State of Nebraska —Lincoln, NE
- $26.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sustainability Program Coordinator
NMPP Energy —Lincoln, NE
- $94,731 - $118,414 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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NEPA Specialist (Transportation/FRA)
Olsson —Lincoln, NE
- $79,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Open Rank Research Professor - Water Sciences Lab Director
University of Nebraska —Lincoln, NE
- Supervising experience
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Temporary Conservation Biologist II AIS Program 3 month, Fisheries Division
State of Nebraska —Lincoln, NE
- $18.30 an hour
- Temporary
- High school
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
Open Rank Geoscientist
University of Nebraska —Lincoln, NE
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- University
Director - Nebraska Forest Service
University of Nebraska —Lincoln, NE
- Master's degree
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln – – Water Sciences Laboratory Director
Lincoln, NE
- Online Application
- Supervising experience
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – – Geoscientist
Lincoln, NE
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- University
Capital Planning Manager
LOTT Clean Water Alliance —Adams, NE
- $116,685.92 - $156,370.03 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- 5 years
- Research
Senior Manager Environmental Engineer
Ryder System —Lincoln, NE
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Product Manager, Trace Gas Analyzers
LI-COR —Lincoln, NE
- Remote
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
Construction Engineer I (Temp-to-Hire)
SOLV Energy, LLC —Lincoln, NE
- $29.78 - $37.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Engineering
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Engineer 3
SOLV Energy, LLC —Lincoln, NE
- $112,656 - $135,188 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Quality control
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Construction Engineer I
SOLV Energy, LLC —Lincoln, NE
- $61,942 - $77,428 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Commercial Development Manager – Circular Takeback Solutions
ARXG by Reconomy —United States
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Tree Inventory Inspector / Arborist
ArborPro —United States
- $21 - $40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Fuel card
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager - Air Quality
SWCA Environmental Consultants —United States
- $102,047.40 - $134,152.20 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Business Development Manager
Aquarius Technologies LLC —United States
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Environmental Specialist II - NPDES Compliance

State of Nebraska -
Lincoln, NE

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.26 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience

Full Job Description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Water, Energy, and Environment - Agency 84

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.260

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027263 Environmental Specialist II - NPDES Compliance (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

07-07-2026

Job Description:

Under limited supervision, is an inspector of DWEE permitted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Nebraska Pretreatment Program (NPP) facilities. Primary duties include preparing reports and documenting inspection observations including evaluating potential violations. Reviews draft permits, conduct file reviews, and respond to complaints.

Benefits For You!

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment

Location: 245 Fallbrook Blvd – Suite #100 – Lincoln, NE

Work schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation with management approval.
For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

“The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.”

For a complete listing of job duties, requirements, and to apply, go to statejobs.nebraska.gov

Job Duties:

Conducts surveys and/or inspections of assigned disciplines and determines compliance with State and federal regulations and permit conditions; write monitoring and corrective action plans or evaluations.
Reviews permit applications, facility plans and conducts compliance evaluations of permitted facilities to ensure continued conformance with permit provisions; to determine potential environmental impact.
Issues technical papers and/or reports to provide data required or requested by federal, State, local agencies, the professional community, or the general public.
Uses advanced statistical and computer modeling techniques to interpret environmental quality data and writes reports to identify problems.
Operates, maintains, and calibrates scientific equipment. Performs maintenance functions as necessary.
Prepares and presents environmental information to federal, State, local government representatives, and the general public to explain program policies and programs and educates the public regarding environmental regulations and policies.
Testify as an expert witness at hearings or provide testimony to verify observations and conclusions from data collection and interpretation as required in legal actions.
Collects and analyzes environmental samples to study, interpret and evaluate environmental data.

Requirements/ Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the physical sciences, natural sciences, environmental science, geology, biology, agronomy, civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, hydrology, community and regional planning, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education or a year-for-year basis.

Other (Required for the position):

Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent transportation
Willing and able to lift 30 pounds
Willing and able to climb, bend and stoop
Willing and able to work in outdoor temperature extremes
Willing and able to walk on uneven terrains and steep slopes to accomplish tasks
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Submit a resume with detailed experience relevant to the position (in years and months) and a current list of at least three professional references with phone numbers and email.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge Of: The principles of ecology, geology and hydrology; biological, mathematics, physical and chemical sciences; statistical and analytical methods; scientific and technical data collection methods; word processing, spreadsheet and database management computer software

Skill In: Communicating with individuals and groups with varying technical backgrounds to collect and relay information; listening to and understanding others; prioritizing workloads; using analytical judgment to make decisions; using specific agency software and databases such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS)..

Ability To: Learn and apply local, State and federal environmental laws, regulations and standards; understand and apply agency policies, criteria, and processes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials and with the general public; operate, maintain and repair field data collection equipment; think logically; write and prepare technical papers and reports; interact with agency staff, representatives of resource/regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, and the public; gather and maintain technical data; organize, analyze and interpret data to draw conclusions and write reports; use computers and other tools for data storage and analysis; work outside in varying elements and terrains; select and compile data and other information; prepare reports.

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Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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environmental science jobs in lincoln, ne

Environmental Specialist II - NPDES Compliance

Sustainability Program Coordinator

NEPA Specialist (Transportation/FRA)

Open Rank Research Professor - Water Sciences Lab Director

Temporary Conservation Biologist II AIS Program 3 month, Fisheries Division

Open Rank Geoscientist

Director - Nebraska Forest Service

University of Nebraska-Lincoln – – Water Sciences Laboratory Director

University of Nebraska-Lincoln – – Geoscientist

Capital Planning Manager

Senior Manager Environmental Engineer

Product Manager, Trace Gas Analyzers

Construction Engineer I (Temp-to-Hire)

Engineer 3

Construction Engineer I

Commercial Development Manager – Circular Takeback Solutions

Tree Inventory Inspector / Arborist

Project Manager - Air Quality

Business Development Manager

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