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Senior NEPA Specialist

Energy Project Solutions · Phoenix, AZ · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

The Senior NEPA Specialist will build, lead, and personally deliver a best-in-class NEPA practice across EPS’s energy, transmission, infrastructure, and transportation markets. This is a senior, revenue-carrying leadership role for a proven NEPA practitioner.

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow trusted client relationships with federal, state, and utility decision-makers.

  • Lead and deliver Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (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

  • Bridges 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

  • 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 negotiation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Proficient in environmental compliance and regulatory processes.

Benefits

  • Meaningful growth opportunities.

  • Real collaboration with diverse perspectives.

  • Respect for your time with generous PTO.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and a 401(k) match.

Pay

$120,000 - $150,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.

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