NEPA Technical SME

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Job Description:

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Parsons is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing Indianapolis environmental practice.  Parsons’ Indianapolis office is leading the way in delivering major transportation projects across the state and our full-service environmental group is integral to its success.  Why Join Parsons?

Work on high-profile INDOT highway and bridge projects

Be part of a well-established, collaborative environmental team Enjoy flexibility and strong support for career growth

Be part of a global infrastructure leader with local impact

What’s in It for You:

Opportunity to lead and grow a NEPA practice within a major transportation program

Access to robust technical resources and a national network of environmental professionals

Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support

Key Responsibilities Lead NEPA Delivery Manage and/or prepare NEPA documents for highway and bridge projects in Indiana Lead higher-level Categorical Exclusions (CE-3/CE-4)
Serve as environmental lead on moderate-sized projects and task/discipline lead on more complex efforts

Technical & Team Leadership Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for environmental staff

Coordinate with internal disciplines (roadway, bridge, drainage, construction, public involvement) to integrate environmental requirements into project development

Implement Parsons’ QA/QC procedures and help drive continuous improvement in our environmental practice

Client Service & Business Development Build and maintain strong working relationships with INDOT and other transportation clients

Participate in and occasionally lead public involvement activities (public meetings, hearings, presentations)
Support business development efforts, including strategy input, pursuits, and preparation of letters of interest (LOIs) and proposals

Required

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, or a related field
10+ years of relevant environmental/NEPA experience

Demonstrated experience with transportation NEPA, ideally on INDOT projects

Strong working knowledge of NEPA and related environmental regulations (Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404/401, ESA, etc.)Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing clear, defensible environmental documents

Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple tasks/projects on schedule

Relationship-builder with a client-focused mindset and a partnership-oriented approach

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of project deliverables

Preferred

Education and Experience

Experience with INDOT templates and processes strongly preferred

Prior consulting experience strongly preferred

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AICP, PWS, CPESC) are a plus but not required

Previous Leadership experience is preferred

Security Clearance Requirement:

None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and…