Mid-Level Environmental Specialist

SC&A, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SC&A, Inc. is seeking a mid-level environmental professional with strong NEPA expertise to support federal clients such as NRC and DOE.

You will contribute to environmental analyses, prepare documentation, and help ensure regulatory compliance while working with multidisciplinary, remote teams. Ideal candidates hold at least a bachelor’s in environmental science, engineering, or policy, have 5+ years NEPA experience, and can obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor or higher degree 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.