Environmental Consultant/Environmental Planner
Core
Lead and support environmental clearance workflows for transportation infrastructure projects (trails, roadways, bridges) in Virginia, ensuring compliance with NEPA and state/federal regulations.
Role type
Mid-level environmental consultant (transportation infrastructure)
Builds
NEPA documents (PCEs, CEs, EAs), environmental assessments, and permitting support for local public agency projects
Domain
Transportation infrastructure + Environmental compliance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
NEPA review and documentation, regulatory agency coordination, hazardous materials review, T&E species habitat evaluation, cultural resource screening, Section 4(f)/6(f) evaluation, Clean Water Act permitting support, technical writing, field inspection readiness
Preferred skills
VDOT LAP Manual knowledge, Section 106 compliance, wetland delineation collaboration
Technologies
VDOT LAP Manual, VDOT NEPA Manual, FHWA policies
Responsibilities
Conduct NEPA reviews and author documents (PCEs, CEs, EAs); coordinate with local agencies, VDOT, and state/federal regulatory bodies; perform technical studies (hazmat, T&E species, cultural resources); support permitting (Clean Water Act 404/401); review engineering plans for environmental commitment integration
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC