Regional Environmental Assessment Lead (NEPA & Permitting)

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Illinois

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) with matching

ESOP

Health & well-being plans

Well-being programs

Mentorship opportunities

Internship program

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks a Regional Environmental Assessment Lead to advance infrastructure and development projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting natural resources.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee field investigations, modeling, and reporting, shaping project approaches and client interactions across markets. The role emphasizes NEPA, CWA/ESA compliance, and regulatory coordination, with opportunities to grow the

Qualifications

Knowledge of NEPA, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, ESA compliance, and other major environmental laws.
Experience with fieldwork and technical reporting.
Excellent communication, technical writing, and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to impactful infrastructure, transportation, power, water, and land development projects.
Lead and manage complex environmental projects from planning through delivery.
Conduct and oversee environmental modeling, field surveys, data analysis, and technical studies.
Prepare, review, and certify technical reports, CE/EA documents, and environmental permit applications.
Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensure project delivery meets quality and regulatory expectations.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations (NEPA, CWA, ESA, NHPA, RCRA).
Coordinate with regulatory agencies (USACE, USFWS, EPA, state and local authorities).
Lead wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species assessments, habitat evaluations, Phase I ESAs, and other field investigations.
Serve as a technical advisor to clients across markets and collaborate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and GIS specialists.
Support environmental staff, internal training and technical development.
Assist in proposal development, including technical writing, project approach, and cost estimating.
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events representing Hanson’s environmental capabilities.
Help grow Hanson’s environmental practice in the Greater Chicago Area.