Remote Senior Environmental Planner & NEPA Lead (Mining)

ICF Olson; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Donation matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to support its Mountain West mining team, handling NEPA compliance and permitting for major projects. You will interface with agencies and clients, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff.

The role emphasizes leadership on large mining projects and potential involvement in other energy and infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on delivering timely, high‑quality NEPA products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or related disciplines.
• 6+ years of experience with national/state/local-level environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.
• Master’s degree in related fields is preferred.
• Experience with NEPA documents or environmental permitting is advantageous.
• Familiarity with BLM and/or USFS regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a permitting and NEPA compliance project manager on large complex mining projects.
• The role may also include project management of other energy and infrastructure projects, when needed.
• Plan and complete project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services.
• Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare proposals, and develop and expand client relationships.
• Lead project teams to meet client schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• Lead, manage, inspire, and mentor staff.

Skills

NEPA compliance

Mining project exp

Permitting expertise

Project management

Regulatory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to support its Mountain West mining team, handling NEPA compliance and permitting for major projects. You will interface with agencies and clients, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff.

The role emphasizes leadership on large mining projects and potential involvement in other energy and infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on delivering timely, high‑quality NEPA products and services.