Environmental Field Lead

Garver Engineering; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Environmental Field Lead to guide field data collection, prepare environmental studies, and develop NEPA documentation for infrastructure projects across multiple businesslines.

The role involves leading Natural Resources field teams, ensuring NEPA compliance, and producing technical reports and regulatory permits. Strong communication and writing skills are required, with preference for wetland/stream delineation certification and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEPA planning and project development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and environmental documents.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Natural Resources field teams on projects in OK and surrounding states.
• Review NEPA procedures and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and NEPA documents.
• Prepare regulatory permits and approvals per environmental laws.

Skills

Project planning

NEPA experience

Team leadership

Technical writing

Environmental regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental sciences

Job description

Environmental Field Lead

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Garver is seeking an Environmental Field Lead to provide assistance with field data collection, preparation of environmental studies, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for various infrastructure projects across multiple businesslines in our established Tulsa office.

Garver's Planning and Environmental Team is a growing, collaborative group offering our regional clients full-service planning and environmental capabilities. This position will have the opportunity to make a daily impact on Garver's projects by being involved in a variety of project types with diverse clients, working collaboratively with internal project teams, and expanding our services through high-quality work.

The Environmental Field Lead will:

• Lead Natural Resources field teams on various projects, including water resources and T&E related field effortsin Oklahoma and potentially surrounding states.
• Review and apply procedures for compliance with environmental regulations under NEPA.
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and NEPA documents.
• Prepare regulatory permits and approvals in compliance with environmental laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to planning or environmental sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required, or 2 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Experience with planning and/or project development under NEPA, particularly with regards to transportation projects.
• Wetland and Stream delineation certification from an accredited source (40-hour course).
• Excellent communication skills and able to work on a collaborative team, both internally and externally, in both leadership and support roles.
• Proficiency in technical writing.

Preferred Skills

• Established knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel (generally less than one week).

Grow With Us

• Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere.
• Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.
• By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.