Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Practice Lead for our West Region to join our team in either Phoenix, Arizona or San Bernardino, California. We’re looking for someone who is ready to jump in and lead projects, mentor staff, and build relationships with current and future clients. Our ideal candidate would be an experienced leader wanting to work at a great company, or an experienced professional ready to take the next step and grow into a leadership role. We’re offering you the chance at Higher Relationships with Wilson & Company, your coworkers, and our clients.

You will lead and develop our growing, interdisciplinary team of environmental professionals in Arizona and California to deliver a robust program of environmental projects supporting our federal, state, local, private, and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal and state regulations. You will be a leader within our larger, national team of environmental professionals in the pursuit and execution of work firmwide.

Regional Leads are responsible for leading, supervising and mentoring staff, developing and maintaining a leadership pipeline within the environmental program, and delegating/allocating staff resources to ensure that all project milestones are met by the team. Our Regional Leads meet every two weeks and coordinate closely to share work, support each other, and provide growth opportunities for all of our staff members. Management, supervisory, and leadership experience are required along with strong communication skills. We expect you to be able to communicate and collaborate with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across the firm (including transportation, railroad, municipal services) to build relationships both locally and in all states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

You will also be responsible for managing environmental and NEPA projects through all phases, from initial marketing and scope of work/fee development through approval of final deliverables. Specific tasks include marketing and business development, client coordination, management of schedules and budgets, coordination and oversight of project teams (task leads, resource specialists, subconsultants, etc.), and collaboration with engineering staff in a variety of industry disciplines. You will be a principal author of NEPA documentation including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exclusions (CE), and Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL). Strong writing skills and the ability to provide accurate quality control are required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead, supervise and mentor staff, develop and maintain a leadership pipeline, and delegate/allocate staff resources.
• Provide oversight for the execution of environmental work, including project management, NEPA document preparation, and technical resource tasks.
• Serve as project manager for environmental/NEPA projects in AZ, CA, and firmwide; coordinate with and support task leads for overall project performance and delivery of projects on schedule and on budget.
• Communicate directly with federal, state, local and tribal clients.
• Collaborate on the preparation of environmental documentation, including resource-specific technical reports, CEs, EAs, and EISs.
• Actively identify and pursue business development opportunities, build relationships with current and future clients, and work with other teams in AZ and CA to find and win work.
• Support the local and national environmental program through marketing, proposal preparation, and environmental analysis and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across the firm (including transportation, railroad, municipal services) to build relationships both locally and in all states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Anthropology, Planning, or similar discipline. Advanced degrees are preferred and will be given due attention.
• 5+ years’ experience leading a team of professionals, including supervising/mentoring staff and being responsible for allocating staff resources.
• 8+ years’ experience managing environmental projects for federal, state, local and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal and state regulations for environmental resource management.
• 10+ years’ experience providing technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S.; hazardous materials; air quality; noise; water quality; historic and/or cultural resources; Section 4(f) assessments.
• Project and task management skills with proven ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in software systems, including the Microsoft suite of programs.

Preferred Experience:

• Connections with a broad network of clients in AZ and CA.
• Technical writing skills with experience authoring NEPA documents (PELs, CEs, EAs, and EISs) and technical resource documents.
• Collaboration and communication with environmental resource and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S.; hazardous materials; air quality; noise; water quality; historic and/or cultural resources; Section 4(f) assessments.
• Experience in environmental permitting, such as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Professional certifications.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000

About Us:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in multimodal transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could cause current Wilson & Company policies to be adjusted. Wilson & Company will require all employees to comply with all applicable regulations, requirements, and company policies.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Anthropology, Planning, or similar discipline. Advanced degrees are preferred and will be given due attention.
• 5+ years’ experience leading a team of professionals, including supervising/mentoring staff and being responsible for allocating staff resources.
• 8+ years’ experience managing environmental projects for federal, state, local and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal and state regulations for environmental resource management.
• 10+ years’ experience providing technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S.; hazardous materials; air quality; noise; water quality; historic and/or cultural resources; Section 4(f) assessments.
• Project and task management skills with proven ability to complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in software systems, including the Microsoft suite of programs.

Preferred Experience:

• Connections with a broad network of clients in AZ and CA.
• Technical writing skills with experience authoring NEPA documents (PELs, CEs, EAs, and EISs) and technical resource documents.
• Collaboration and communication with environmental resource and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S.; hazardous materials; air quality; noise; water quality; historic and/or cultural resources; Section 4(f) assessments.
• Experience in environmental permitting, such as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Professional certifications.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000

About Us:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in multimodal transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 15 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

Wilson & Company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-being. We have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefits. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

Wilson & Company is a federal contractor and subject to various health and safety regulations enforced by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as health and safety requirements of our clients. All regulations and requirements are subject to change, which could cause current Wilson & Company policies to be adjusted. Wilson & Company will require all employees to comply with all applicable regulations, requirements, and company policies.