Environmental Lead (Sr. Environmental Scientist)

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Environmental Lead (Sr. Environmental Scientist) to contribute to environmental planning, documentation, and permitting efforts for major transportation and rail clients. This dynamic role combines both office-based and field responsibilities that could include conducting environmental and land use analyses for scoping and conceptual studies, performing wetland delineations, conducting ecological and habitat surveys, evaluating mitigation site suitability, monitoring construction and post-construction activities for compliance, preparing NEPA documentation, developing or reviewing environmental permits, etc.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metro area that will start around September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct data collection and analysis for projects in collaboration with other staff.
• Develop and implement methodologies and technical approaches for fieldwork, including setting up test equipment to gather scientific data.
• Examine and evaluate current and potential environmental impacts related to the planning, design, and construction of proposed projects.
• Serve as task lead or principal author in the preparation and/or review of technical reports on environmental impacts.
• Provide scientific and technical support on environmental issues to project managers during project planning, design, and construction phases.
• Review project work to ensure compliance with design criteria and scientific specifications, identifying the need for additional investigations or alternative designs when necessary.
• Lead the preparation of applications and supporting documentation for local, state, and federal environmental permits, as well as ensure adherence to regulatory compliance laws and regulations.
• Prepare and perform environmental compliance monitoring and provide recommendations for improvements or corrective actions.
• Organize and prepare for public meetings and, when required, participate or lead discussions on environmental issues.
• Attend meetings with clients, engineering firms, and staff to discuss and address environmental science concerns.
• Generate innovative ideas, data, and methodologies tailored to specific project needs.
• Contribute to scientific articles and trends to assess findings, synthesize information for reports, and recommend preferred approaches.
• Develop and maintain standards of practice for the team to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a field investigator by organizing field crews, determining methodologies, and guiding less experienced staff in fieldwork.
• Review and evaluate field safety plans to ensure proper implementation and compliance.
• Review and evaluate technical analyses in reports and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills and Attributes 

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Possess excellent collaboration skills. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field plus 13+ years’ relevant work experience in a similar environmental role OR Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related field plus 10+ years’ relevant work experience in a similar environmental role. 
• Should have an established and successful work history of executing and managing the environmental review process for small and large transportation or rail projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualificat