Director of Environmental Studies and Permitting ( Springfield, IL; LaGrange, IL; or St. Louis, MO

Director of Environmental Studies and Permitting

Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 (Depending on experience)

Quigg Engineering Inc. (QEI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering and surveying firm servicing both private and public sectors in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Iowa. We specialize in roadway design, traffic studies and planning, surveying, structural analysis and design, construction inspection, and environmental studies for state DOTs, tollways, municipalities, and utility companies. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier solutions for our clients by offering expert solutions and innovative strategies to advance our clients’ objectives.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Environmental Studies and Permitting to join our team on a full‑time basis. This position can be located in our Springfield, IL
, LaGrange, IL or St. Louis, MO office.

QEI has a collaborative and rewarding work environment and provides the flexibility to balance your personal and professional life. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a flexible work schedule, bonus plan, matching 401(k), affordable health, dental, and vision coverage, paid life insurance, profit sharing, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Environmental Group
• Manage projects within the Environmental Group
• Project management support, including leading field assignments, task coordination, and document control and organization
• Assist with Business Development activities by meeting with potential new clients, maintaining existing relationships, and preparing proposals.
• Participate in professional service organizations.
• Analyze and report on environmental issues in human and natural systems. This may include social and economic issues, natural resource studies, wetlands field investigations, and threatened/endangered species and habitat studies.
• Support field investigations and prepare reports on various environmental matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of B.S. in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Geography, Environmental Sciences/Studies, or allied (natural/physical environmental resources) disciplines, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience serving as an Environmental Lead and leading Environmental Assessments.
• Completion of NHI course #142005, "NEPA & the Transportation Decision‑making Process" or comparable ≥ 18‑hour course preferred.
• Familiarity with NEPA and its processes.
• Familiarity with natural resources, wetlands, threatened/endangered species field investigations.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting (US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Environmental Protection Agency) preferred.
• Knowledge of aquatic biology, including fish, mussels, SELDM, and aquatic invertebrates, is a plus.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Experience with State DOTs and/or local agencies.
• Transportation industry experience is a plus.

QEI is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.