Senior Environmental Scientist

Colorado Springs, CO;
Denver, CO;
Fayetteville, AR;
Lincoln, NE;
Little Rock, AR;
Loveland, CO;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Overland Park, KS;
Remote

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a people‑centric firm, we prioritize responsiveness, transparency, and results for our people, clients, and the company. We empower our team to grow creatively and contribute lasting impact to the communities we serve.

At Olsson, we help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease, ensuring proactive compliance with key environmental laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. Our approach leverages the latest methods to protect natural resources while enabling transportation projects to achieve their goals.

As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will manage projects, collaborate with regulators—state departments of transportation, environmental quality, the FHWA, USACE, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service—and coordinate with clients and team members. You will mentor colleagues, lead client and regulatory meetings, and drive the delivery of high‑quality environmental documentation.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact!

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Lead and develop transportation NEPA documentation, including Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement. Interface with federal and state agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, SHPO, USACE, USFWS) to secure reviews and guidance, and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders during transportation project development and NEPA processes. Support public‑facing project discussions and communicate environmental considerations to multidisciplinary teams and project partners.
• Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work: Work with design engineers and planning teams to integrate environmental considerations into transportation project development and delivery.
• Project Management: Oversee NEPA for transportation projects from initiation to completion, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and coordinating with subconsultants, clients, and agencies.
• Technical Coordination: Interpret transportation design plans and technical studies (noise, air quality, traffic, drainage, alternatives analyses) to identify environmental risks, support NEPA documentation, and coordinate permitting and agency review processes.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Taking ownership of your work
• Using your talents to positively affect communities
• Empowering others to use their talents
• Managing multiple priorities in a client‑focused environment
• Sharing best practices, tools, and lessons learned to enhance team development

You bring to the team:

• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related biological or scientific discipline
• 10 years of environmental experience
• 5 years of transportation project experience
• Project‑management aptitude to ensure oversight and compliance with environmental regulations
• Strong written communication skills for producing high‑quality reports, memos, and documentation
• Self‑direction, reliability, and strong follow‑through on deadlines and deliverables

Compensation
: $80,000 – $140,000 USD. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, location, skills, education, and internal equity.

• Career development with tailored paths and flexible work arrangements
• Balanced wellness program promoting health and well‑being
• Comprehensive benefits package: health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and more
• Performance‑based bonus system

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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