Environmental / Nepa Specialist

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We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. Overview TRC is seeking an Environmental / NEPA Specialist to join its growing Planning, Permitting, and Licensing practice in Massachusetts and other New England states. This position requires an interdisciplinary, technical, and/or regulatory specialist who will provide environmental support projects for TRC's public and private sector clients.

Typical work would include preparing or reviewing technical documents to meet National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) environmental review. The successful individual will have knowledge pertaining to the planning of transportation projects and advancing such projects through local, state and federal government approval processes. This individual should demonstrate experience conducting studies and preparing technical documentation related to their technical discipline to meet NEPA, MEPA, and regulatory requirements for transportation projects.

They also need to have the ability to assist TRC's project managers throughout the environmental processes in order to meet applicable laws and regulations to successfully achieve project design goals. The successful candidate can work from our offices in Lowell, MA, Waltham, MA, Boston, MA, or remotely from Massachusetts or a surrounding state. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS Provide environmental planning expertise pertaining to NEPA, for federal agencies including but not limited to, the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Interior (DOI), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements/regulations to facilitate advancement of the transportation asset design or construction project permitting/planning to completion.

Support project managers to deliverable tasks on time. Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams in completing environmental reviews for small, medium, and large-scale projects. Prepare project-related environmental documentation (e.g., initial studies, environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, categorical exclusions and exemptions, and negative declarations). Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering, environmental planning, environmental policy, natural resources, or related field. 5+ years of experience in environmental planning specific to transportation related projects.

Demonstrated experience preparing technical review and documentation for Transportation related projects. Must have knowledge of the environmental processes required to meet applicable environmental compliance and permitting laws and regulations. The ability to apply environmental planning in support of applicable state and federal regulatory agencies to projects for clients that may include State DOTs, State DEPs, EPA, FERC, USDOT, USACE, and USFWS.

In-depth knowledge in one of the following is strongly preferred: Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, or Clean Air Act. Demonstrated experience preparing technical documents to advance NEPA compliance (EAs, FONSIs, ENF's, EIR's, scoping letters, Section 7/Section 106 consultation letters, schedules). Knowledge of local, regional, and state/local planning, and zoning processes (Massachusetts experience preferred). The successful candidate will also be expected to effectively document field data, provide interpretations, and present conclusions in written reports, memos, and emails; therefore, strong technical/scientific report writing is required and writing samples will be requested.

Analytical reasoning skills, technical writing, and communication skills, managerial, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite. TRC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 7 Paid Holidays per year, 1 Floating Holiday, and 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability TRC supports career development and advancement opportunities through internal training and leadership opportunities.

We offer a flexible work environment with both in person and remote options (or a mix) available, and support appropriate continued education for eligible degrees and certifications. #LI-AN1 #LI-Hybrid EEO Statement TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.