Senior Environmental Sciences Specialist - Nuclear Details | Family of Companies

Senior Environmental Sciences Specialist - Nuclear

Date:
Feb 24, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Houston, TX, US;
Dallas, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

About the Company Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company with more than 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, engineering, procurement, consulting and construction.

In this role as a Senior Environmental Scientist – Nuclear Licensing & Permitting, you will have the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in environmental compliance for nuclear power generation projects, leading and coordinating environmental analyses, studies and documentation necessary to comply with federal and state regulations. Your role will support licensing activities, including Combined Operating Licenses (COLs), Early Site Permits (ESPs) and site selection evaluations.

Our Environmental team is multidisciplinary, comprising ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for clients.

• Lead and manage environmental analyses required for nuclear facility licensing and permitting, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state programs (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act).
• Coordinate preparation of environmental reports and documentation for submittal to regulatory agencies, including Environmental Reports (ERs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Provide technical expertise on environmental aspects of Combined Operating Licenses (COLs), Early Site Permits (ESPs), and site selection studies.
• Interface with regulatory agencies such as the NRC, state environmental agencies and other stakeholders to facilitate timely approvals.
• Develop and implement strategies for environmental compliance during licensing, construction and operational phases of nuclear projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and consultants to ensure high‑quality deliverables and adherence to project schedules.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise project teams on implications for nuclear licensing and environmental compliance.

Individual Contributor

• Master's degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or related field; alternative qualifications may be considered.
• 10+ years of solutions‑oriented environmental consulting with at least 5 years focused on nuclear power generation facilities.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to nuclear facilities, including NEPA and NRC requirements, and experience with NRC licensing processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating environmental analyses and reports for nuclear licensing projects.
• Proven track record with environmental aspects of COLs and/or ESPs or site selection analysis.
• Positive, team‑first, get‑the‑job‑done commitment.
• Highly developed critical‑thinking skills and proven problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a professional degree in sciences related to the field; specialized training or experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Ability to use audio/video conferencing software tools for communication.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Domestic travel as required.

ENS:
Eng & Technical Specialties – Job Grade 017

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