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Environmental Professional – NEPA Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects

Environmental Professional – NEPA Project Manager

Denver, CO +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Professional – NEPA Project Manager to join our team in either our Denver or Colorado Springs, CO offices. This individual will work with a team of environmental professionals from across the company to conduct environmental analyses and deliver quality documents supporting our federal, state, local and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal and state regulations for environmental resource management.

     

    This position is 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 including transportation, municipal, and railroad. Project Managers will also be responsible as principal author of NEPA documentation including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exclusions (CE), and Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) to support project approvals for a variety of federal, state, local and tribal clients. Strong writing skills are required.

     

    In addition, Project Managers will have technical expertise in one or more environmental resource discipline, including but not limited to biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S., hazardous materials, cultural and historic resources, traffic noise, and air quality. Resource tasks will include completing field surveys, evaluating potential environmental impacts and mitigation requirements, and writing technical reports. 

     

    Project Managers may supervise staff within the Environmental Program. This is completely dependent on the needs of the program over time and, therefore, management or supervisory experience and strong communication skills are desired. All Wilson & Company environmental staff will work collaboratively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across the firm to meet project goals, and other key staff to build relationships both locally and in all states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

     

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Provide project management, NEPA document, and technical resource duties as detailed in Job Description above.
    • Serve as project manager for environmental/NEPA projects firmwide; coordinate with and support task leads for overall project performance and deliver projects to clients on schedule and on budget.
    • Collaborate on the preparation of environmental documentation, including resource-specific technical reports, CEs, EAs, and EISs.
    • Provide technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines is required: 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.
    • Support the national environmental program through marketing, proposal preparation, and environmental analysis and documentation.
    • Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across Wilson & Company to meet project goals, and other key staff to build client relationships in New Mexico and other states where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Sciences, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning or similar discipline. Advanced degrees will be given due attention.
    • 3+ 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.
    • 5+ 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.
    • Proven ability to work on a team of professionals to accomplish project and program goals.
    • 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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    • 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.

     

    WHY WILSON & COMPANY?

    • We value and intentionally plan for the employee experience, striving to make your day productive and valuable for you.
    • We value an appropriate balance of work/personal life and intentionally forecast and resolve workload issues ahead of time.
    • We practice Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and communities that we work in to offer something more than a transactional relationship.
    • We are transparent to the employees of the company, executing One Company communication all-staff meetings monthly.
    • We are a mid-sized company, offering the ability to be competitive internally and externally at all levels. We compete with the smallest and largest engineering companies in the world and are successful in doing so every day.
    • We value talent from all directions, focusing on collaboration as the primary way to execute work and provide more value to our clients. 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.

     

     

    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 14 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.

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  • Locations
    Denver, CO • Colorado Springs, CO • South Jordan, UT