Environmental Lead

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), accrued paid time off plan starting at 128 hours annually, up to 9 paid holidays.

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found on our website.

The salary range for this position is $87,822.00 - $

Our environmental specialists understand federal, state, and local environmental regulations, have trusted relationships with agency staff, and are experts on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and natural resources. From fast-track Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (Cat Ex) to remote fieldwork, biological assessments, and wetland delineations, our team understands the processes, people, and regulations needed to move our clients’ projects to the next stage.

Join our team and be one of the People Who Make it Happen!

Are you passionate about protecting natural resources while helping shape vital infrastructure? Join DOWL as an Environmental Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering complex public and private projects with environmental excellence at the forefront. In this role, you’ll bring advanced expertise in environmental research, fieldwork, documentation, permit applications, and agency coordination across local, state, and federal levels. You’ll work independently on diverse, high-impact projects and guide less experienced team members—offering mentorship and expert review.

A strong background in wetland delineation and permitting is essential for success in this position.

We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to continually learn, and exceptional organizational and communication skills. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want your work to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to bring your expertise to DOWL’s dynamic and mission-driven team.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Advanced

• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
• Leads internal mentoring
• Performs quality control of complex deliverables

Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

Leads the overall NEPA process, including agency meetings and consultation processes and leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

• Permit applications, reports, studies, memos associated with environmental and regulatory compliance
• All manner of technical reports, memos and studies associated with and/or required by NEPA and state/local environmental compliance
• Field studies as needed to support NEPA and regulatory compliance
• NEPA documents (CEs, EAs, EISs)
• Local, State and Federal permit applications and Mitigation Plans
• Agency scoping meeting presentations and materials; agency consultation documents (e.g., Section 7, Section 4(f), Section 106, EFH Consultations)

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develops budgets and…