Senior Environmental Scientist

Olsson•Lincoln, NE

1d•$80,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

At Olsson, we help our clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while protecting our natural resources. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, your role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting the delivery of transportation projects. You may manage projects, work with regulators (state department of transportation, state game and fish, state department of environmental quality, Federal Highway Administration [FHWA], U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [USACE], U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]), coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members. You may also mentor and train others on complex work and lead client and regulatory meetings. Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact!

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or biological/scientific discipline
10 years of environmental experience
5 years of transportation project experience
Aptitude for project management, ensuring oversight and compliance with environmental regulations
Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation
Self-direction and dependability, with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables

Nice To Haves

Working collaboratively with others
Having ownership in the work you do
Using your talents to positively affect communities
Empowering others to use their talents
Utilizing your skills to manage multiple priorities in a client-focused environment
Enhancing team development by sharing best practices, tools, and valuable lessons learned

Responsibilities

Leading and developing the required transportation NEPA documentation process; including Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, interfacing with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, State Historic Preservation Office [SHPO], USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance, and coordinating across a multidisciplinary team (traffic, survey, and roadway)
Supporting coordination with clients, agencies, and stakeholders as part of transportation project development and NEPA processes. Assisting with public-facing project discussions and communicating environmental considerations to multidisciplinary teams and project partners
Collaborating with design engineers and planning teams to integrate environmental considerations into transportation project development and delivery
Overseeing the NEPA for transportation projects from start to finish, managing NEPA timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and coordinating with subconsultant, clients, and agencies
Interpreting transportation design plans and technical studies including noise, air quality, traffic, drainage, and alternatives analyses to identify environmental risks, support NEPA documentation, and coordinate permitting and agency review processes