Environmental Engineer – Permitting

Talon Metals Corp 165 N Warren Street Tamarack, MN 55787

Position: Environmental Engineer – Permitting

Type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time, remote eligible within the United States. Occasional travel to project sites near Tamarack,

Minnesota, and Beulah, North Dakota will be required.

Start date: ASAP

Eligibility: This position is open only to applicants who possess existing U.S. work authorization.

The Opportunity:

Talon Metals Corp is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer – Permitting to join its team, an innovative group of mining industry professionals developing a high-grade nickel and copper deposit in Aitkin County, Minnesota, and a mineral processing facility in Mercer County, North Dakota.

The successful candidate will provide technical and regulatory support for permitting processes, ensuring that both facilities operate in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. This role requires experience in navigating permitting frameworks, preparing technical documentation, project management, and engaging with regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders.

At Talon, we prioritize safety and sustainability. We expect all employees and contractors to actively contribute toward creating a safe, environmentally responsible workplace, adhering to regulatory standards and company values.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support environmental efforts at federal, state, and local levels.

- Oversee the preparation and review of technical documents and permit applications (air, water, wetlands, stormwater, waste management, and related programs) prepared by consultants or internal staff.

- Manage project schedules, deliverables, and contractor/consultant work to ensure timely and complete submissions.

- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to advance permitting and compliance efforts.

- Provide strategic guidance to project teams on compliance requirements and permitting pathways.

- Support the development of environmental management plans, monitoring programs, and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Education: A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, Mine Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance, preferably in mining, energy, or other heavy industrial sectors.

- OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be acceptable.

- Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

- Experience preparing and reviewing permit applications and technical documentation.

- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from research, testing results, data collation of varying difficulty arriving at an effective and logical solution.

- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to effectively engage with regulators, stakeholders, and internal teams.

- Familiarity with Minnesota and North Dakota environmental permitting processes will be beneficial.

- Professional Engineer (PE) or other relevant certification (e.g., PMP, CPESC) is advantageous.

- Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

- Database, GIS, CAD, and visualization software skills are desirable.

- Availability for occasional travel to project sites in Minnesota and North Dakota.

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Benefits Include:

- 401(k) with company matching contribution

- Health, dental and vision insurance

- Life and disability insurance

- Paid time off