NEPA Technical SME

Parsons Corporation•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$88,400 - $154,700

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an experienced professional to join its growing Indianapolis environmental practice. The role supports major Indiana transportation projects, including highway and bridge projects, and offers the opportunity to lead and grow a NEPA practice within a major transportation program. The position works with a collaborative environmental team and draws on Parsons’ technical resources and national network of environmental professionals. The position leads NEPA delivery, provides technical and team leadership, and supports client service and business development. It manages or prepares NEPA documents, leads higher-level Categorical Exclusions, and serves as an environmental lead on moderate-sized projects or a task/discipline lead on more complex efforts. It also provides technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review; coordinates environmental requirements across project disciplines; and helps improve the environmental practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, or a related field.
At least 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, partnership-oriented relationship-building approach.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of project deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Experience with INDOT templates and processes.
Prior consulting experience.
Relevant professional certifications such as AICP, PWS, or CPESC.
Previous leadership experience.

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/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 efforts, including strategy input, pursuits, and preparation of letters of interest and proposals.