Lead Environmental Permitting Engineer (NEPA)

MAV Project Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MAV Project Services seeks a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) to lead environmental permitting for new projects and maintain assets. You will supervise permitting strategies, coordinate with USACE districts, and ensure regulatory compliance across CWA, NEPA, NHPA, and related laws.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA), you will manage third-party contractors, review surveys and reports, and provide weekly updates to stakeholders while building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of linear project permitting experience, preferably CWA and state permits.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes (Section 404/10) and NEPA obligations.
• Strong communication with regulators, stakeholders, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state/federal authorization requests (USACE 404/10, stormwater permits, hydrostatic test discharge permits, drilling mud landfarming permits).
• Develop permitting strategies to maintain project schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, and Rivers and Harbors Act requirements.
• Promote effective communication among internal stakeholders, project management, contractors, and regulatory personnel.
• Provide weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and project stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure project compliance with applicable authorizations and permits.
• Oversee and review natural and cultural resource surveys and reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NEPA knowledge

USACE permitting

Stakeholder communication

Project permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/biology/engineering

Job description

MAV Project Services seeks a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) to lead environmental permitting for new projects and maintain assets. You will supervise permitting strategies, coordinate with USACE districts, and ensure regulatory compliance across CWA, NEPA, NHPA, and related laws.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA), you will manage third-party contractors, review surveys and reports, and provide weekly updates to stakeholders while building