Environmental Scientist – Permitting, NEPA, Infrastructure

• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local environmental permit applications, including coordination through agency review and approval processes
• Assist in preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and supporting environmental analyses
• Advise clients on environmental permitting strategies and regulatory requirements through desktop assessments and detailed permit matrices
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope, budget, schedule, and client expectations
• Support development of technical proposals and client deliverables
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans and related compliance documentation
• Support administration and compliance activities related to Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) programs
• Mentor junior environmental staff through technical guidance and project collaboration
• Work alongside senior environmental staff on resiliency and infrastructure projects throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
• Complete field work at active construction sites as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
• 3–7 years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Proven knowledge of Clean Water Act and related regulations
• Knowledge of §7 of the Endangered Species Act and §106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certification preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist credential preferred
• Experience supporting NEPA documentation and environmental review processes
• Experience conducting or supporting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Proficiency with GIS software and spatial data analysis tools
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally climb ladders or slopes, and lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on construction sites
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and NEPA documentation, with strong capabilities in project management and technical proposal development. Proficient in GIS software and experienced in mentoring junior staff while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.

• Environmental Permitting
• NEPA Documentation
• Clean Water Act Knowledge
• GIS Software Proficiency
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification

• Environmental Consulting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Erosion and Sediment Control
• Stormwater Management
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Environmental Management Plans
• Technical Proposal Development
• Field Work
• Environmental Analysis
• Permit Application Preparation

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Project Management
• Mentoring

• Professional Wetland Scientist
• ISA Certified Arborist

• National Environmental Policy Act
• Endangered Species Act
• National Historic Preservation Act
• Environmental Review Processes
• Construction Site Safety

• GIS Software
• Spatial Data Analysis Tools