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Kleinfelder ยท 1 day ago

Senior Environmental Professional

Kleinfelder is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the environmental sector. The Senior Environmental Professional will lead and manage projects involving environmental permitting, technical oversight, and client communication, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects involving environmental permitting, including wetland and natural resources surveys, and preparation of CWA Section 404/401 permits, ESA Section 7, and NHPA Section 106 compliance documents
Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to guide projects through the permitting process, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations
Oversee the technical work of internal teams and sub-consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project schedules
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies, providing project updates and ensuring client expectations are met
Lead the preparation and review of technical reports, proposals, and regulatory submissions
Manage subcontractors for fieldwork and site investigations, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met in the field
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on regulatory processes and technical approaches

Qualification

Environmental PermittingCWA Section 401/404ESA Section 7NHPA Section 106Regulatory ComplianceTechnical WritingProject ManagementClient EngagementBudget ManagementNEPA FamiliarityEIS PreparationTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental, Biological, or Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field
10+ years in environmental consulting or regulatory agency work, with expertise in environmental permitting and compliance
Extensive experience with CWA Section 401/404 permitting, including USACE NWP PCNs, State Water Quality Certifications, and Wetland/Stream regulations
Proven knowledge of ESA Section 7 and Section 10 requirements, as well as NHPA Section 106 compliance
Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing regulatory reports, proposals, and environmental compliance documents
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients and regulatory agencies, managing expectations and fostering collaborative relationships
Experience in managing budgets, schedules, and project teams to deliver high-quality results

Preferred

Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes
Experience preparing Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays

Company

Kleinfelder

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Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.

H1B Sponsorship

Kleinfelder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (32)
2024 (36)
2023 (27)
2022 (21)
2021 (16)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-09-19Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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