Environmental Specialist (Mid-Level)

USI Consultants, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

7h

About The Position

USI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated mid-level Environmental Specialist to help develop its Environmental Department. The role involves environmental compliance for diverse infrastructure projects throughout Indiana, including Waters of the U.S. determinations, local, state, and federal permitting, and NEPA documentation. The position is based in the Fort Wayne or Indianapolis office.

The specialist prepares environmental documents for Indiana transportation projects; manages assigned tasks, schedules, budgets, documentation, and project communications; supports public involvement; coordinates environmental commitments with design teams; develops maps and graphics; conducts water-resource field investigations and prepares Waters of the U.S. reports; and prepares and reviews relevant permits. The role also includes mentoring junior environmental and design staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or another related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in environmental compliance for infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of INDOT and FHWA policies and procedures.
• INDOT NEPA/CE Training Certification.
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow professionally.
• Ability to work with various project types and comply with applicable requirements.
• Willingness to grow, maintain, and foster relationships with project stakeholders.
• Strong technical writing and QC/QA abilities.
• Ability to collect, manage, and organize field data using ArcGIS programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience preparing or supporting complex NEPA documentation, including Section 4(f), Section 6(f), Section 106, community impact assessments, public involvement, and associated technical studies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret road and bridge design plans.
• Field delineation, hydric soils, and plant identification skills.
• Experience with IDNR CIF permits, IDEM CSGP and 401 permits, and USACE 404 permits.

Nice To Haves

• CPESC, CISEC, or CESSWI certification(s).
• PWS certification.
• Experience with Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare State Environmental Assessments and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for transportation projects in Indiana.
• Independently manage assigned environmental tasks and deliverables, including coordinating schedules, monitoring budgets, maintaining documentation, and communicating with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with planning and executing public involvement and outreach for projects.
• Identify, document, and coordinate environmental commitments throughout project development; communicate requirements to design teams and support their incorporation into project plans and contract documents.
• Develop maps and graphics for environmental documents, permit applications, and public involvement.
• Conduct water-resources field investigations and prepare associated Waters of the U.S. reports.
• Prepare and review local, state, and federal permits, including USACE Section 404, IDEM Section 401, IDEM Construction General Stormwater Permit (CSGP), and IDNR Construction in Floodway (CIF) permits.
• Mentor, educate, and coach junior-level environmental and design staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level