Senior Environmental Sciences Specialist (NEPA)

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 103039 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment.  Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. #LI-MK1

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
•    Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.
•    Lead the development of environmental impact assessment and review documents in compliance with NEPA and/or similar state-specific programs.  
•    Join Black & Veatch’s Environmental team to provide strategic environmental consulting for a wide range of infrastructure projects to achieve environmental stewardship for our clients.

The Team

Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients.  We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, data centers, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

•    Lead the development of environmental impact assessment and review documents in compliance with NEPA or similar state-specific or international programs.
•    Operate both independently and as part of a team providing critical support to clients in environmental compliance planning, environmental permitting, due diligence, and environmental review services.   
•    Identify and interpret the statutes and regulations affecting the siting, design, construction, and operation of projects.   
•    Independently perform and lead small teams to conduct environmental analyses and develop permit applications, environmental reports, and environmental compliance procedures manuals.   

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental engineering, or sciences strongly preferred. May also consider other degrees, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities.
•    Demonstrated experience leading the development of environmental impact assessment and review documents in compliance with NEPA or comparable state or international requirements, and familiarity with studies and other supporting documentation.
•    Demonstrated success with domestic and international consulting, permitting, licen