Lead NEPA Permitting Engineer

MAV Project Services; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Health insurance (BlueCross/BlueShield

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

MAV Project Services is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) in Colorado to lead environmental permitting efforts for new projects and maintain existing assets. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA) and requires oversight of third-party contractors and in-house teams.

You will prepare and manage USACE Section 404/10 and other state/federal authorizations, develop permitting strategies, and stay current on CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or related field preferred.
• Ten or more years of linear project permitting experience, mainly CWA and state permits; senior roles possible.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes (404/10/408) and NEPA obligations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage state/federal authorization requests (USACE 404/10, stormwater, hydrostatic discharge, drilling mud landfarming, etc.).
• Develop permitting strategies to protect schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, Rivers and Harbors Act 10/408 regulations.
• Promote communication among stakeholders and regulatory personnel.
• Provide weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders.
• Oversee and review environmental surveys and prepare related reports.
• Build strong relationships with internal and regulatory contacts.

Skills

Environmental science

NEPA regulations

USACE permitting

Regulatory communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering

Job description

MAV Project Services is seeking a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) in Colorado to lead environmental permitting efforts for new projects and maintain existing assets. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Environmental (NEPA) and requires oversight of third-party contractors and in-house teams.

You will prepare and manage USACE Section 404/10 and other state/federal authorizations, develop permitting strategies, and stay current on CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, and