NEPA Specialist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a mid-level to Senior NEPA Specialist for our Infrastructure team in Louisiana. Our team is known for innovation and outstanding customer service and will continue to build on these values. This is a unique opportunity to lead and manage the delivery of NEPA documents for challenging Design-Bid-Build projects as well as the fast paced schedules for Design-Build delivery.   

Role accountabilities:

• Lead and manage multi-firm, multi-task, interdisciplinary team task orders and contracts for infrastructure planning studies. Planning assignments may involve new transportation facilities or other infrastructure developments for the public and private sector. 
• Prepare NEPA documents for minor programmatic projects to complex Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; interface with and maintain client relationships; and mentor and develop junior staff.
• Adherence to Arcadis' practices including quality and safety standards. 
• Interpersonal and client facing responsibilities will include clear and concise, oral and written communication, and coordinating meetings, resources, and presentations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10 years’ experience in serving as a seller-doer with Departments of Transportation
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, policy, a biological or physical science, or economics

Key Attributes:

• Proven success in delivering minor to complex environmental projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Must work well in a collaborative environment
• Fluency with MS Project, Powerpoint, Excel, and Word.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and related project planning or niche discipline used in NEPA analysis
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations.
• Registration as certified planner (AICP) with the American Institute of Certified Planners or registration as a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) with the Association of Board Certified Environmental Professionals.