Senior NEPA Specialist

AKS Engineering & Forestry · Phoenix, AZ · 3 wk ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior NEPA Specialist to build, lead, and personally deliver a best-in-class NEPA practice across our energy, transmission, infrastructure, and transportation markets. This is a senior, revenue-carrying leadership role for a proven NEPA practitioner who personally originates, closes, and delivers NEPA work while serving as the primary client relationship owner and delivery lead; selling, scoping, defending, and executing work end to end.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Brings 7+ years of NEPA experience in Arizona and New Mexico, 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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a proactive problem-solving approach are essential. Proficiency in NEPA regulations and processes, as well as experience with project management tools and techniques, are also required.

Benefits

At AKS, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. We also provide opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project demands.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.