Senior NEPA Specialist

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 AKS?

• Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development.
• Real Collaboration: Diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges creatively.
• Respect for Your Time: Generous PTO and supportive environment.
• Benefits That Care: Health coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Recharge with your teammates.
• Culture That Connects: Experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: Named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.