Ecology/Waters Team Lead

Parsons•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Ecology/Waters Team Lead to join its growing Indianapolis environmental practice. The role leads and delivers ecological investigations and permitting for transportation projects in Indiana, including Waters of the U.S. reporting, Section 404/401 permitting, and Construction in a Floodway permitting. The Team Lead provides technical guidance and mentorship, coordinates with multidisciplinary project teams, and manages staff and project delivery. The position also supports public involvement and business development, represents Parsons at professional and industry events, and helps foster a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on technical excellence and team growth. The position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure intended to connect and protect communities and promote economic growth, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency. The stated salary range is $112,200.00–$196,400.00.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental planning, environmental science, transportation planning, engineering, or a related field.
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, environmental planning, transportation planning, or a related discipline.
Technical expertise in ecology, water resources, and related permitting.
Extensive knowledge and practical experience supporting INDOT permitting assignments.
Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and delivering work within scope, schedule, and budget.
Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, consultants, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the highway and bridge sector, particularly INDOT projects.
Experience with high-profile and complex projects.
Strong organizational skills to lead and deliver environmental tasks and projects.
Commitment to teamwork and providing leadership and mentorship to other staff.
A relationship-builder mindset and an attitude of partnership with clients.
40-hour USACE-approved Wetland Delineation Training.

Responsibilities

Manage and/or deliver ecological and permitting requirements for Indiana transportation projects, including field investigations, Waters of the U.S. report development, Section 404/401 permitting, and Construction in a Floodway permitting.
Conduct field investigations for threatened and endangered species, including bats and migratory birds.
Lead field investigations and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
Coordinate with other project disciplines, including public involvement, roadway, bridge, drainage, and construction teams.
Implement Parsons’ quality assurance/quality control system, review work products, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Participate in public involvement activities, including public meetings, presentations, and hearings.
Support business development, project pursuits, and preparation of letters of interest.
Assign and reassign staff according to project needs, monitor productivity, and support junior personnel’s professional development.
Establish project budgets, staffing plans, work plans, schedules, and delivery requirements.
Track project financials, monitor scope and schedule performance, and maintain quality-control documentation.
Ensure project work complies with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, regulations, technical standards, and contractual obligations.
Represent Parsons at conferences, seminars, professional meetings, and industry events.
Maintain active membership in appropriate professional organizations and societies.
Promote a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, mentorship, inclusion, and continued team growth.