Senior Environmental Scientist — Permitting & NEPA Lead

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 124,000 - 164,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist in the Mid-Atlantic region with flexibility to work in Fairfax, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Roanoke or Owings Mills offices. This full-time role involves project management, mentoring, and regulatory permitting across transportation, land development, energy, and resiliency projects.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in environmental and natural resources, with state and federal permitting experience, and proficiency with GIS/AutoCAD.

Qualifications

10+ years in environmental fields with permitting focus
Bachelor’s degree in environmental field
Wetland certifications preferred (PWD/PWS/VSWD/ISA Arborist)
Design/Build experience preferred
Proficiency with ArcMap/GIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation preferred

Responsibilities

Lead complex environmental permitting and NEPA assessments with clients and agencies
Develop staffing plans and budgets with senior leadership
Mentor mid-level and junior staff and review work
Supervise staff to ensure timely completion
Assist with fieldwork, reports, agency coordination, and QC
Prepare proposals, contribute to writing, engage with pursuit teams
Lead proposal processes, contract reviews, and manage projects with quality, scope, and schedule