Transportation NEPA Specialist

Shive--hattery; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage (4-tl

401K with company match

Paid holidays + PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Shive-Hattery Inc. is seeking a motivated NEPA Specialist to join our environmental and permitting team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will lead NEPA planning and coordination for transportation projects, interfacing with federal, state, and local agencies to secure reviews and approvals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of NEPA compliance in FHWA guidelines.
• Ability to interpret site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs and other mapping resources.
• Collaborative with teams while pursuing NEPA compliance with a client-focused mindset.
• Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting for transportation projects.
• Coordinate fieldwork and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Engage proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.

Skills

Collaboration

Ownership

Impact on communities

Networking

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or related field

Job description

Shive-Hattery Inc. is seeking a motivated NEPA Specialist to join our environmental and permitting team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will lead NEPA planning and coordination for transportation projects, interfacing with federal, state, and local agencies to secure reviews and approvals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with clients.