Environmental Scientist Permitting Compliance

HSG, LLC • Merritt Island, FL

20h

About The Position

There’s never been a more exciting time to support NASA’s mission. In the wake of Artemis II and the continued push toward deep space exploration, Kennedy Space Center is buzzing with innovation and momentum.

We’re looking for an Environmental Scientist who wants to be part of this next chapter—supporting critical environmental permitting and compliance efforts that help make these missions possible.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of environmental regulation, engineering, and real-world project execution.

General Description

Under the guidance of the Regulatory Compliance and Planning Manager, the Permitting Compliance Specialist will support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Environmental Management Branch (EMB) at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure compliance with Environmental Permitting, NEPA compliance and related regulations, assisting NASA, its contractors, and commercial tenants at KSC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, policy, engineering, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting and compliance
• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting processes and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., Clean Water Act, ESA, CZMA), with direct experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member across technical disciplines.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, where the information being communicated includes precise data and terminology.
• Ability to read, analyze and understand written information including environmental permit applications, regulations, statements of work, site plans, and engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Responsibilities

• Assist NASA EMB with management of environmental permitting and compliance efforts in support of coordination with regulatory agencies including USACE, FDEP, USFWS, and SJRWMD.
• Review and evaluate engineering drawings, site plans, and permit applications to assess environmental impacts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with contractor environmental Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) where required to support project goals.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on natural resource avoidance, minimization, and mitigation, including wetland mitigation and vegetation management.
• Support environmental compliance efforts, including coordination with NEPA and NHPA subject matter experts, while focusing primarily on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance (e.g., Clean Water Act, ESA, CZMA)
• Advise and provide consultation with NASA on permitting strategies and compliance requirements.
• Conduct environmental reviews, support the KSC NEPA environmental checklist and REC process, and communicate regulatory requirements to contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform research and contribute to environmental policy, guidance documents, and multidisciplinary team initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees