Transportation Environmental Lead

Rettew•Berwyn, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

RETTEW is seeking an experienced senior environmental professional to support its transportation practice on PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and local municipal projects. The role leads environmental review and clearance for transportation and infrastructure projects, primarily focusing on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The position prepares environmental documentation, coordinates technical studies, evaluates potential impacts, and works with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to advance projects through environmental clearance. The role independently manages assignments and project teams, coordinating environmental studies and agency interactions while overseeing scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Work may also support energy and other infrastructure clients. The position follows a hybrid schedule combining office and remote work with field assignments, project meetings, and occasional travel. Fieldwork may take place outdoors in varying weather and terrain and around vegetation, waterways, traffic, construction activity, and other project-site conditions. Driving is an essential function and is expected approximately once per week, depending on workload; a company vehicle may be provided under RETTEW policies. This is a safety-sensitive position. The selected candidate must complete applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, drug and alcohol testing, and motor vehicle record review, and must comply with company safety policies, client requirements, project-site procedures, and applicable environmental regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, biology, ecology, natural resources, environmental planning, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant environmental experience, including qualifying internship experience.
Experience working with PennDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and local municipal clients.
Experience supporting NEPA clearance for transportation projects.
Professional experience supporting environmental review and clearance under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Experience preparing or substantively contributing to NEPA documents and supporting technical studies.
Understanding of the environmental-clearance process for transportation or comparable infrastructure projects.
Ability to independently manage defined assignments, identify environmental requirements, and coordinate work across multiple disciplines.
Strong technical writing, research, organization, communication, and computer skills.
Ability to perform office and field assignments and travel to project sites and meetings.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet RETTEW's requirements for operating a company vehicle.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings and ongoing compliance with RETTEW safety policies, client requirements, project-site procedures, and applicable environmental regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation agencies other than PennDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Experience preparing categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, reevaluations, or Section 4(f) documentation.
Experience with wetland, waterway, ecological, cultural-resource, or related environmental studies.
Experience submitting Chapter 105 permits in PA GreenPort and the Keystone Environmental ePermitting System.
Experience organizing and participating in public-involvement activities.
Professional Wetland Scientist certification or OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
Section 4(f) experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate NEPA clearance documents, environmental assessments, technical reports, agency correspondence, and other project deliverables.
Evaluate project plans and environmental data to identify affected resources, potential impacts, permitting considerations, and project risks.
Determine the technical studies, agency coordination, and documentation needed to support environmental decisions.
Coordinate studies involving wetlands, waterways, threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, hazardous materials, noise, agricultural resources, and other applicable environmental considerations.
Conduct or support field investigations, environmental assessments, sampling, monitoring, and data collection.
Coordinate with clients, transportation agencies, regulatory agencies, engineers, planners, scientists, and other technical specialists.
Support Section 4(f) evaluations, environmental commitments, mitigation tracking, public-involvement activities, and project meetings.
Develop and manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and assigned tasks while meeting project deadlines and quality requirements.
Direct or coordinate tasks completed by other technical and field staff.
Support environmental work for transportation, energy, and other infrastructure clients based on project needs.