Environmental Planner​/Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in regulatory compliance processes including NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Section 106, and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Prepare and support NEPA documentation including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) in accordance with TxDOT and other agency standards
• Perform, oversee, and contribute to environmental technical studies and report preparation
• Serve as an environmental task lead, including scope development, budget tracking, and schedule management
• Support public involvement and agency coordination efforts
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary technical teams
• Provide mentorship and support to junior staff
• Assist with proposal development and business development efforts
• Stay current on regulatory updates and maintain working relationships with regulatory officials
• Represent the firm at client functions, trade shows, and professional conferences

Depending on background and expertise, responsibilities may also include:

• Conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, TxDOT ISAs, and related studies
• Leading or supporting water resources studies, wetland delineations, biological habitat assessments, and fieldwork activities
• Preparing GIS exhibits and graphics using ArcGIS and related software
• Performing traffic noise analyses consistent with FHWA and State DOT guidelines (TNM software proficiency preferred)
• Cultural resources work including archeological survey, monitoring, site evaluation, or historic resource assessments
• Historic preservation research and documentation consistent with Secretary of the Interior Standards
• Utilizing GPS and GIS-based data collection tools

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental sciences, biological sciences, transportation planning, anthropology, archeology, history, historic preservation, geography, GIS, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of related consulting or agency experience
• Experience preparing NEPA documentation for transportation and/or water resource projects
• Practical knowledge of environmental regulations including Section 106, Section 7, Section 404, Environmental Justice, and related requirements
• DOT experience preferred (TxDOT strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Strong research, technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with project teams and clients
• Valid driver’s license required

• TxDOT Environmental Pre-Certifications (varies by discipline)
• Registered Professional Archeologist, Principal Investigator, or related certifications (for archeology-focused candidates)
• GISP or ESRI certifications (for GIS-focused candidates)
• Experience with Section 4(f) compliance
• Knowledge of Texas Antiquities Code and cultural resources regulations

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off; employee referral bonuses; and professional license incentives.