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Come shape the future of American travel by joining the Brightline West team. We are working to reimagine greener, better, and faster train travel. After Brightline Florida completed the first passenger rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, Brightline West was formed to connect Las Vegas and Southern California through the nation's first true high-speed, electric passenger rail system. Reaching speeds of more than 186 miles per hour, this 218-mile high-speed rail service will take passengers from Las Vegas to the Greater Los Angeles area twice as fast as the normal drive time.

We are looking for talented individuals to join Brightline West. We need an experienced and highly skilled Environment Manager with extensive experience in environmental impact analysis, regulatory compliance, and managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional development projects involving both state and federal permitting and funding. The senior environmental specialist will play a key role in the environmental review and permitting process, with a primary focus on ensuring compliance with NEPA, Section 106, and other federal and state regulations.

This role requires a deep understanding of environmental laws and the ability to navigate complex permitting processes while collaborating with stakeholders across different agencies and managing project timelines and budgets.

• Lead and manage the team responsible for analysis of and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental requirements, including NEPA, NHPA Section 106, Water Quality Certification Section 401/404, Endangered Species Act Section 7, US DOT Section 4(f), and other relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies and project teams to facilitate and manage permitting processes.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental laws, regulations, and policy changes, advising project teams on their implications.
• Work with federal agencies, State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal authorities, and other stakeholders regarding historic preservation.
• Facilitate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion consultations related to endangered species and critical habitat.
• Lead Section 401 and 404 permitting processes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, preparing and submitting required documentation for water quality and wetlands permits.
• Manage compensatory mitigation with federal agencies, primarily the Bureau of Land Management and USFWS.
• Oversee Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, ensuring compliance with water quality regulations.
• Manage environmental compliance and permitting for multi-jurisdictional development projects, ensuring successful project outcomes.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, focusing on NEPA analysis, Section 106 consultation, and other federal and state permitting processes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional development projects involving state and federal permitting and funding.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, Section 106, Section 4(f), USFWS consultations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, and NPDES permits.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, permit applications, and environmental documentation.
• Experience with compensatory mitigation plans, stormwater pollution prevention, and land use planning (BLM processes).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
• Proficiency with environmental software and GIS tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and quality for multiple projects.

Brightline West offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package for full‑time positions. The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $156,000. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, project, and location.

NOTE:

JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.

DXE Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DXE Management, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.