Senior NEPA and Permitting Lead

AtkinsRéalis • Alexandria, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior NEPA and Permitting Lead to join their Environment Team. This role will support NEPA and permitting projects across the US, with a focus on environmental assessments (EA) and environmental impact studies (EIS) for infrastructure projects. The candidate will also be responsible for environmental permits needed for infrastructure projects, such as USACE Section 404 permitting. A strong understanding of the northeast regional regulatory framework is ideal. The position involves leading and coordinating the preparation of NEPA documents, technical studies, and providing quality assurance. The role also requires coordination with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public, as well as leading or coordinating deliverables for permitting projects and supporting proposal efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Sciences, Natural Resources or a related field
• 15 plus years of experience with a demonstrated working knowledge of NEPA, including coordination of supporting technical studies and schedule management
• Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone, within a team environment, and/or on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent technical writing, computer, and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Strong organizational, task and time management skills, and deductive reasoning and analytical skills
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, and familiarity with schedule management software
• Ability to travel and visit project sites, if necessary
• Eligible candidates must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review of NEPA and planning documents working with a variety of lead Federal agencies, ideally for transportation related projects
• Prepare scopes and fees for NEPA and permitting projects
• Coordinate and lead NEPA and permitting projects with varying degrees of complexity mainly for transportation, aviation, Federal, and energy markets
• Coordinate with design professionals and project teams to identify fatal flaws, schedule delays, opportunities for schedule acceleration or recovery, and opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, both public and private, as well as representatives of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Lead and support proposal efforts for potential NEPA or permitting projects
• Lead and support pursuits with existing and new clients, as well as contribute to strategy to grow NEPA and permitting related work, with sales related goals

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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