Mid-Level Environmental Specialist

SC&A Inc; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SC&A Inc. is seeking a mid-level environmental professional to support NEPA analyses for federal clients like NRC and DOE. Remote position open to qualified candidates nationwide in the United States, with occasional travel as project needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strong writing, and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have 5+ years of direct NEPA experience and citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in environmental science, engineering, policy, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years direct NEPA documentation experience for federal agencies or major infrastructure projects.
• Subject matter expertise in a NEPA resource area (e.g., biological resources).
• Technical familiarity with nuclear facility siting, construction, operations, decommissioning, or waste management is desirable.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary projects by contributing technical sections and reviewing environmental documentation.
• Assist in preparing environmental assessments, EIS, and related materials.
• Conduct research and analysis related to nuclear facilities, environmental remediation, energy infrastructure, and federal programs.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor or higher in environmental science / engineering / policy

Job description

SC&A is seeking a mid-level environmental professional with strong technical knowledge in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related resource areas and environmental review topics to support federal clients such as the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Ideal candidates will bring experience working on environmental analyses for nuclear facilities, decommissioning activities, or waste management programs, and will be eager to deepen their expertise in environmental reviews. We are seeking individuals who enjoy collaborative project work and want to contribute to projects with meaningful environmental and public health implications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary projects by contributing technical sections, analyses, and review of environmental documentation and references.
• Assist in preparing environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and related materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct research and analysis related to nuclear facilities, environmental remediation, energy infrastructure, and federal programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited institution in environmental science, engineering, policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience supporting NEPA documentation for federal agencies or major infrastructure projects. Experience with NRC and/or DOE environmental documents strongly preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in a NEPA resource area, such as biological resources.
• Technical familiarity with nuclear facility siting, construction, operations, decommissioning, and/or waste management is highly desirable.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary, remote teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required due to federal contract requirements.

Location & Work Arrangement

This is a remote position open to qualified candidates located anywhere in the United States. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

SC&A does not accept third-party applications or agency inquiries. Phone calls are not accepted for any position.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. SC&A maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Candidates are required to pass a background screening prior to employment.