What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental/NEPA Specialist position at EMCS, Inc.?
Description
We currently have an opportunity for an Environmental/NEPA Specialist to join our Indiana team. Responsibilities include leading investigations and research in compliance with NEPA to support INDOT and local infrastructure projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepares NEPA documents for a variety of projects ranging from minor programmatic projects to complex Categorical Exclusions.
- Performs ecological investigations and wetland delineations for project sites.
- Analyzes field data to prepare wetland delineation reports and appropriate waterway permits (e.g., Section 401/404 permits, Construction in a Floodway permits, other state/local permits in Indiana).
- Assists Project Managers to develop scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects.
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to coordinate tasks and deliverables.
- Communicates and coordinates potential risks and solutions with Project Managers.
- Create reports and other documents related to NEPA projects, including justifications for Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
- Balance multiple projects staying within scope, budget, and/or schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on all deliverables.
- Communicate with clients, federal agencies, staff members, and vendors.
Benefits
EMCS offers competitive salaries, flexible schedules, hybrid work options, and an excellent benefit program with a 401(k) match and strong commitment to professional development and community involvement.
About Us
EMCS is a full-service multidiscipline civil engineering firm with offices in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. For over 40 years we have been providing quality planning, design, and field services to both the public and private sector. Our service areas include transportation planning and design, traffic, structural design, environmental, mapping and platting, survey, and construction for projects large and small. We have the technical resources and management capabilities to deliver projects in a cost-effective and timely manner. We practice a comprehensive management approach, and our team has a proven track record of transforming challenges into solutions.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting environmental or ecological investigations.
- Is qualified or can become qualified for preparation of categorical exclusion type environmental documents of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) per INDOT requirements.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
- Thorough knowledge of NEPA reports, assessments, permits, and other related documents.
- Working knowledge and experience working with local, state, and federal permitting agencies. Work with Indiana is a plus.
- Strong environmental writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to project sites as needed.
EMCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
