Environmental NEPA Compliance Lead - Water Practice

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Environmental NEPA Compliance Lead to join our Water Practice Environmental team and can be located in any one of our US offices. As part of the Water Practice Environmental Group, this role will serve as our company wide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance expert for complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and environmental projects within our water practice.

This is a company wide leadership role that will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance while mentoring regional staff. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with regional environmental leads, interdisciplinary teams, and clients to ensure Moffatt & Nichol water projects meet all applicable regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will also drive strategic growth into new markets and federal clients.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors along with energy (Ports practice);

coastal, environmental restoration, water resources / stormwater along with urban waterfronts and marinas (Water practice); and transportation, including roadway, bridges, mobility, traffic and rail (Transportation practice).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Serve as the national subject matter expert on NEPA compliance for water practice projects, with deep understanding of CEQ regulations, agency-specific (e.g. USACE, BOEM, USFWS, NMFS, NOAA, NPS, NAVFAC, etc.) NEPA procedures, and related environmental laws
• Lead and manage NEPA compliance projects, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Categorical Exclusions (CE) within Moffatt & Nichol's Water Practice
• Provide oversight and strategic input on multi-agency coordination efforts, consultation processes, and permitting strategies to streamline federal environmental reviews
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, stakeholders, and the public to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Support regional environmental planning teams by establishing quality standards, best practices, and review protocols for NEPA compliance and related documentation
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level staff in federal environmental planning and regulatory compliance practices
• Lead proposal development and project pursuits focused on NEPA and environmental compliance services
• Stay current with national policy changes, rule makings, and case law that affect NEPA and related environmental processes
• Support business development efforts through client engagement for both existing and new environmental markets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with federal agencies and clients to anticipate regulatory trends, build strategic partnerships, and position the firm for future opportunities

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field; required
• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field; preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental planning; required
• Proven experience in NEPA compliance, including EIS, EA, CE for Water Practice projects; required
• Experience in negotiations with various environmental agencies such as EPA, USACE, NMFS, USFWS, BOEM, NPS, DOD and others for BMPs, mitigation actions, permit conditions, etc.; required
• Has managed environmental programs, projects and teams as well as being responsible for deliverable quality
• Demonstrated acumen in business development and overall initiative leadership
• Proven experience with engaging with stakeholders, including…