Environmental & Permitting Manager, Nevada Mining

Brooks & Nelson, LLC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks & Nelson, LLC is seeking a Manager, Environmental and Permitting for its Nevada-based mining operations and development projects. The role leads environmental compliance, permitting, and regulator engagement to meet milestones and investor expectations.

The position requires 7–10+ years in environmental and permitting within mining, with strong knowledge of NEPA and Nevada regulations. The incumbent will manage a cross-disciplinary team and report on ESG and compliance metrics.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Nevada permitting frameworks and federal regulations (NEPA, Clean Water Act, etc.).
• Experience coordinating with BLM and Nevada regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting strategy and execution for exploration, development, and operations in Nevada.
• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local permits including BLM, NDEP, and county approvals.
• Oversee environmental baseline studies, NEPA processes, and environmental impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and Nevada environmental regulations.
• Manage agency relationships and coordinate inspections and reporting.
• Integrate environmental and permitting requirements into mine planning, engineering, and scheduling.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary environmental and permitting team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Brooks & Nelson, LLC is seeking a Manager, Environmental and Permitting for its Nevada-based mining operations and development projects. The role leads environmental compliance, permitting, and regulator engagement to meet milestones and investor expectations.

The position requires 7–10+ years in environmental and permitting within mining, with strong knowledge of NEPA and Nevada regulations. The incumbent will manage a cross-disciplinary team and report on ESG and compliance metrics.