Senior NEPA Environmental Permitting Lead

MAV Project Services; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Health insurance (BlueCross/BlueShield

HSA/FSA options

PTO 108 hours yearly

Job summary

MAV Project Services seeks a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) to lead permitting for new projects and asset maintenance. The role emphasizes USACE Sections 404/10, stormwater, hydrostatic discharge and related authorizations, with ongoing collaboration across internal teams and regulators.

You will develop strategies to protect schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance, maintain knowledge of CWA/ESA/NEPA/NHPA, and deliver weekly updates to the NEPA Senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological science, engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 10+ years permitting experience on linear infrastructure projects, especially CWA/Nationwide Permits.
• Experience with USACE permitting processes (Sections 404/10/408) and NEPA obligations.
• Strong relationships with USACE districts and regulatory personnel.
• Able to communicate with project stakeholders and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting efforts for new projects and asset maintenance (NEPA).
• Prepare USACE and state/federal authorization requests (404/10, stormwater, hydrostatic discharge, landfarming, etc.).
• Develop permitting strategies to protect schedules and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of CWA, ESA, NEPA, NHPA, and Rivers & Harbors Act requirements.
• Provide weekly permitting updates to NEPA Senior Manager and stakeholders.
• Oversee surveys and reporting for natural and cultural resources.
• Foster relationships with internal teams, regulators, and contractors.

Skills

USACE permitting

NEPA

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

CWA/NSP knowledge

Project permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/science/engineering

Job description

MAV Project Services seeks a Lead Environmental Scientist/Staff Environmental Engineer (NEPA) to lead permitting for new projects and asset maintenance. The role emphasizes USACE Sections 404/10, stormwater, hydrostatic discharge and related authorizations, with ongoing collaboration across internal teams and regulators.

You will develop strategies to protect schedules while ensuring regulatory compliance, maintain knowledge of CWA/ESA/NEPA/NHPA, and deliver weekly updates to the NEPA Senior