Houston Environmental Planning Leader | NEPA & Projects

Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. in Houston seeks a Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager to lead and expand its environmental practice.

You will own client relationships, ensure technical quality, manage NEPA assignments, and guide multidisciplinary teams on transportation and infrastructure projects. The role requires a strong background in NEPA and regulatory compliance, TxDOT processes, and a track record of building teams and winning work in the Houston market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, planning, or transportation planning.
• 12+ years in environmental planning and NEPA consulting; or 10+ years as lead NEPA PM on TxDOT projects.
• Direct experience with transportation-related NEPA studies (CEs and EAs).
• TxDOT precertification in Work Category 2.14.1, or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of Sections 404, 7, 106, 4(f), 6(f) and Title VI and community impact requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, teams, and client relationships.
• Strong writing, presentation, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro for analysis and graphics.
• Valid Texas driver's license with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEPA documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects (CEs, EAs, EIS).
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT procedures and applicable environmental regs.
• Provide NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NHPA, Section 4(f)/6(f), Title VI guidance.
• Direct environmental studies addressing resources and impacts.
• Manage TxDOT environmental review processes and ECOS submissions.
• Perform senior QA and technical reviews of documents.
• Coordinate with TxDOT, FHWA, USACE, USFWS, TCEQ and others.
• Lead public meetings, hearings, stakeholder outreach, and Title VI outreach.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, and fees.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Contribute to proposals and SOQs.
• Build relationships with TxDOT and public-sector clients.
• Mentor staff and establish technical standards.
• Support staff pursuing precertifications.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

ArcGIS Pro

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in environmental science/planning/transportation planning

Tools

ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Employment & Training Centers, Inc. in Houston seeks a Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager to lead and expand its environmental practice.

You will own client relationships, ensure technical quality, manage NEPA assignments, and guide multidisciplinary teams on transportation and infrastructure projects. The role requires a strong background in NEPA and regulatory compliance, TxDOT processes, and a track record of building teams and winning work in the Houston market.