National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Specialist

Job overview

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Specialist role is primarily office-based or hybrid in Cedar Rapids, IA; compensation is not specified. Shive-Hattery is an architecture and engineering consulting firm that helps clients meet environmental requirements while protecting natural resources. The specialist leads environmental evaluations and permitting, particularly for transportation projects, helping multidisciplinary teams develop compliant project documentation and navigate agency reviews.

What you'll do

• Lead natural resource evaluations and permitting
• coordinate fieldwork and reporting
• write reports and provide technical guidance
• develop transportation NEPA documentation for Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments
• coordinate reviews with federal, state, and local agencies
• work with transportation agencies including DOT and FHWA
• integrate environmental considerations with engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nepa specialist

cedar rapids ia

shive-hattery

environmental compliance

transportation projects

natural resources

environmental permitting

fhwa

environmental assessments

categorical exclusions

hybrid or office

project-site travel

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• disability protection
• wellness incentives
• flexibility.

Why this role

The posting describes an office or hybrid work environment and possible travel to project sites, other offices, or client meetings. Five or more years of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance experience are required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.