Senior Consultant - Aviation Environmental Services
About The Position
Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world. Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design. Landrum & Brown is seeking a Senior Aviation Environmental Consultant to support the delivery of complex airport environmental projects across the United States. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional with strong aviation NEPA expertise who enjoys leading project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and serving as a trusted advisor to airport clients and regulatory agencies. You will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of environmental documentation for airport infrastructure projects, working closely with senior leadership while remaining heavily involved in technical execution and client coordination.
Requirements
- 8–12 years of environmental consulting experience, ideally with a focus on aviation infrastructure projects
- Experience preparing and coordinating NEPA documentation for airport projects, including EIS, EA, and/or CatEx documents
- Familiarity working with FAA Airport District Offices and environmental review processes
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting requirements related to airport development
- Experience managing project tasks, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination
- Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with clients, agencies, and internal project teams
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field required
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and support preparation of aviation environmental documentation, including: Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exclusions (CatEx)
- Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams across environmental disciplines including: Air quality, Noise analysis, Wetlands, Cultural resources, Environmental permitting and compliance
- Support environmental analyses for: Airfield expansion projects, Runway extensions, Terminal redevelopment, Landside and support facility improvements
- Prepare technical documentation, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.
- Coordinate directly with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport authorities, and other regulatory agencies throughout project development and environmental review processes.
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
- Support senior leadership in client meetings, project planning discussions, and proposal efforts.
- Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships through responsive communication and reliable project execution.
- Work closely with senior environmental and aviation leadership on project strategy and delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and support the development of technical capabilities within the team.
- Collaborate across offices and disciplines to deliver integrated aviation infrastructure solutions.
Benefits
- Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- Continuing education benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
