Environmental Scientist/

LVI Associates; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Project Manager/Environmental Scientist with 8+ years of NEPA-focused experience to lead environmental efforts on infrastructure and transportation projects in Pennsylvania.

You will oversee NEPA documentation, manage budgets and schedules, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with PADEP/USACE and other agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in environmental consulting focused on NEPA.
• Experience with EAs, CEs, and alternatives analyses.
• Pennsylvania regulatory familiarity with PADEP/USACE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEPA compliance efforts for transportation and infrastructure projects, including EAs and CEs.
• Lead project management activities: scope, budget, schedule, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Prepare, review, and oversee NEPA documentation and environmental analyses.
• Support natural resource investigations including wetlands and streams delineations and mitigation planning.
• Navigate Pennsylvania permitting (Chapter 105, JPA, CWA 404/401 coordination) with PADEP and USACE.
• Coordinate with agencies on Section 4(f), Section 106, and ESA compliance.
• Engage with clients and manage stakeholder meetings and agency coordination; provide QA/QC and mentorship.

Skills

NEPA expertise

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Technical reporting

Client communication

Team mentoring

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager/Environmental Scientist with 8+ years of experience to support and lead NEPA-driven infrastructure and transportation projects, with a strong focus on work in Pennsylvania. This individual will play a key role in managing environmental efforts, particularly for transportation projects, while applying deep expertise in natural resources, permitting, and regulatory coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver NEPA compliance efforts for transportation and infrastructure projects, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
• Lead project management activities, including scope development, budget tracking, scheduling, invoicing, and coordination with internal teams and clients
• Prepare, review, and oversee NEPA documentation, technical reports, and environmental analyses
• Support and manage natural resource investigations, including wetland and stream delineations, impact assessments, and mitigation planning
• Navigate Pennsylvania-specific permitting, including Chapter 105, Joint Permit Applications, and Clean Water Act Section 404/401 coordination with PADEP and USACE
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies on Section 4(f), Section 106, and ESA compliance
• Support environmental permitting and compliance for PennDOT and transportation-related projects
• Engage in client communication and relationship management, including presentations at public meetings, stakeholder meetings, and agency coordination
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of environmental deliverables and mentor junior staff

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on NEPA, natural resources, and permitting
• Strong NEPA experience, including preparation and review of EAs, CEs, alternatives analysis, and interagency coordination
• Demonstrated experience supporting transportation projects, ideally with PennDOT or similar agencies
• Extensive Pennsylvania regulatory experience, including Chapter 105 permitting, wetland/stream delineations, and coordination with PADEP and USACE
• Background in natural resources, including wetlands, streams, and ecological assessments
• Experience with Clean Water Act permitting (Sections 404/401) and familiarity with Section 4(f) and Section 106 processes
• Proven project management experience, including managing budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment