Senior Environmental Scientist (Hybrid)

At Olsson, we help our clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Our approach and use of the latest and best methods help clients achieve their project goals while protecting our natural resources.As a Senior Environmental Scientist, your role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable transportation projects. You may manage projects, work with regulators (state department of transportation [ADOT], state game and fish, state department of environmental quality, Federal Highway Administration [FHWA], U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [USACE], U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]), coordinate with clients, and collaborate with team members. You may also mentor and train others on complex work and lead client and regulatory meetings.Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact! Your key responsibilities include:National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Developing required transportation NEPA documentation: Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, interfacing with agencies (e.g., lead federal agency, state agencies, State Historic Preservation Office [SHPO], USACE, USFWS) to secure necessary reviews and guidance, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team (telecom, water resources, transportation).Regulatory Compliance: Navigating federal, state, and local regulations, and liaising with agencies like DOT, FHWA, USACE, and USFWS, and keeping a pulse of evolving environmental law. Attaining necessary permits and clearances (Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Section 404 Clean Water Act, Endangered Species ActPublic Engagement and Outreach: Organizing public meetings and workshops and gathering community input, soliciting community input to shape projects, communicating project details transparently, and effectively engaging stakeholders.Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work: Engaging with engineers, architects, and urban planners to integrate environmental considerations and facilitating cross disciplinary work.Project Management: Overseeing transportation projects from start to finish, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and coordinating with subconsultant, clients and agencies.Comprehensive Background In: Environmental regulatory compliance, transportation projects and coordination with FHWA or state DOT.We have one opportunity and will consider candidates interested in being located in Phoenix, AZ, Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Des Moines, IA, or Kansas City, KS.