Senior NEPA Specialist

Energy Project Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Weekly Team Lunches

Job summary

Energy Project Solutions is seeking an expert with over 7 years of NEPA experience to lead critical energy consulting projects. You will grow client relationships and manage comprehensive NEPA engagements while ensuring quality delivery. This position emphasizes a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving in a collaborative environment.

The role offers substantial growth opportunities within a supportive culture that values work-life balance, mentorship, and substantial benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of NEPA experience with a strong federal focus.
• Proven ability to maintain client partnerships and manage projects end-to-end.
• Experience in commercial environments with delivery risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver EAs, EISs, and permitting strategies.
• Serve as the primary client contact and advisor.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk for NEPA engagements.

Skills

NEPA experience

Client relationship management

Project ownership

Federal agency relationships

Job description

Energy Project Solutions (EPS) is an energy consulting firm that helps partners deliver efficient, high-value projects through localized expertise and real-world insight. With more than 500 years of collective experience, our team leads complex energy developments from inception through construction, bringing deep knowledge across engineering, real estate, business development, and finance while leveraging strong relationships with developers, owners, financial institutions, and property owners nationwide.

What You’ll Do

• Own and grow trusted client relationships with federal, state, and utility decision-makers.
• Lead and deliver EAs, EISs, programmatic reviews, and permitting strategies from start to finish.
• "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
• Independently scope, price, negotiate, and defend work.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across complex NEPA engagements.
• Build, mentor, and lead project managers and subject matter experts.
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy across energy, transmission, infrastructure, and transportation sectors.

Who You Are

• Brings 7+ years of NEPA experience, with a strong federal focus.
• Maintains direct agency relationships and repeat-client partnerships.
• Has a track record of sole-source and follow-on work.
• Comfortable owning projects end-to-end, including commercial and delivery risk.
• Proven at selling and delivering work without relying on internal handoffs.
• Operates with a hands-on, accountable, do-what-needs-to-be-done mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience across transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure, or transportation projects.
• Existing relationships within the Southwest or Western U.S.
• Experience shaping or growing a NEPA practice within a consulting firm.

Why EPS?

At EPS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here’s what you can count on when you join our team.

• Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: A team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment.
• Benefits That Care: Health coverage, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: An opportunity to connect with teammates.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and communities.