NEPA Specialist - Transportation Market

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!

Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.

Responsibilities:

• Review roadway and development plans.
• Development of NEPA documents, consisting of TEERs, C-List Categorical Exclusions (CE), Programmatic Categorical Exclusions, and D-List Categorical Exclusions, within federal, state, and local governments.
• Attendance of project-related and public meetings.
• Communication with Local, State, and/or Federal Government.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
• A minimum of 4 years of relative experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines pertaining to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to rigorous quality control.
• Ability to research, learn, and apply innovative solutions and best practices in the industry.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills, including working on multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
• Ability to be proactive in determining the necessary steps to meet task objectives and perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, ArcGIS, InDesign, and other graphical and/or statistical software packages.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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