NEPA Technical SME

Parsons • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Parsons is seeking an experienced NEPA professional to join its Indianapolis environmental practice, which supports major transportation projects across Indiana. The role offers the opportunity to lead and grow NEPA work within a major transportation program, contribute to high-profile INDOT highway and bridge projects, and collaborate with an established environmental team and a national network of environmental professionals. The position combines NEPA document delivery, technical and team leadership, client service, public involvement, and business development.

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.
• Strong working knowledge of NEPA and related environmental regulations, including Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404/401, and ESA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing clear, defensible environmental documents.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple tasks/projects on schedule.
• Client-focused relationship-building skills and a partnership-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of project deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with INDOT templates and processes strongly preferred.
• Prior consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AICP, PWS, CPESC) are a plus but not required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Professional development support.

What This Job Offers

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