Mid-Level Environmental Scientist – Permitting, NEPA, Infrastructure

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned environmental consultant to prepare and manage federal, state, and local environmental permit applications in the Washington, DC area. The role supports NEPA documentation, regulatory compliance, and client deliverables, while guiding project teams and mentoring junior staff.

You will advise clients on permitting strategies, collaborate with project managers for scope alignment, and contribute to environmental planning and reporting across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 3–7 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting NEPA documentation and ESAs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local environmental permit applications.
• Assist in the preparation of NEPA documentation and supporting environmental analyses.
• Advise clients on environmental permitting strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and client expectations.
• Support the development of technical proposals and client deliverables.
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans and related compliance documentation.
• Support ESC and SWM program administration and compliance activities.
• Mentor junior environmental staff through technical guidance and project collaboration.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

NEPA documentation

GIS analysis

Project coordination

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local environmental permit applications
• Assist in the preparation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and supporting environmental analyses
• Advise clients on environmental permitting strategies and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope, budget, schedule, and client expectations
• Support the development of technical proposals and client deliverables
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans and related compliance documentation
• Support administration and compliance activities related to Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) programs
• Mentor junior environmental staff through technical guidance and project collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
• 3–7 years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Proven knowledge of Clean Water Act and related regulations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certification preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist credential preferred
• Experience supporting NEPA documentation and environmental review processes
• Experience conducting or supporting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Proficiency with GIS software and spatial data analysis tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and NEPA documentation, while effectively managing multiple projects and mentoring junior staff. Proficient in GIS software and environmental management practices.