NEPA Team Lead

Parsons Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Ready to take the next step in your career? Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing Indianapolis environmental practice. Parsons’ Indianapolis office is leading the way in delivering major transportation projects across the state and our full-service environmental group is integral to its success. This role requires: Why Join Parsons? Work on high-profile INDOT highway and bridge projects Lead a well-established, collaborative environmental team Enjoy flexibility and strong support for career growth Be part of a global infrastructure leader with local impact

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, or a related field
10+ years of relevant environmental/NEPA experience
Demonstrated experience with transportation NEPA, ideally on INDOT projects
Prior consulting experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of NEPA and related environmental regulations (Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404/401, ESA, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing clear, defensible environmental documents
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple tasks/projects on schedule
Collaborative team leader who enjoys mentoring and developing staff
Relationship-builder with a client-focused mindset and a partnership-oriented approach
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of project deliverables

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AICP, PWS, CPESC) are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Lead NEPA Delivery
Manage and/or prepare NEPA documents for highway and bridge projects in Indiana
Lead higher-level Categorical Exclusions (CE-3/CE-4); experience with INDOT templates and processes strongly preferred
Serve as environmental lead on moderate-sized projects and task/discipline lead on more complex efforts
Technical & Team Leadership
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for environmental staff
Coordinate with internal disciplines (roadway, bridge, drainage, construction, public involvement) to integrate environmental requirements into project development
Implement Parsons’ QA/QC procedures and help drive continuous improvement in our environmental practice
Client Service & Business Development
Build and maintain strong working relationships with INDOT and other transportation clients
Participate in and occasionally lead public involvement activities (public meetings, hearings, presentations)
Support business development efforts, including strategy input, pursuits, and preparation of letters of interest (LOIs) and proposals

Benefits

Opportunity to lead and grow a NEPA practice within a major transportation program
Access to robust technical resources and a national network of environmental professionals
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support
medical
dental
vision
paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
life insurance
flexible work schedules
holidays