Senior NEPA Specialist

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Aksengineeringforestryllc The Senior NEPA Specialist at AKS leads and delivers NEPA projects across energy, transmission, infrastructure, and transportation markets, managing client relationships and project execution end-to-end. This senior role involves originating, scoping, negotiating, and delivering NEPA work while mentoring project teams.

Responsibilities

Own and grow trusted client relationships with federal, state, and utility decision-makers.
Lead and deliver EAs, EISs, programmatic reviews, and permitting strategies from start to finish.
“Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
Independently scope, price, negotiate, and defend work.
Serve as the primary client point of contact and trusted advisor.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across complex NEPA engagements.
Build, mentor, and lead project managers and subject matter experts.
Contribute to firm-wide strategy across energy, transmission, infrastructure, and transportation sectors.

Qualification

Comfortable owning projects end-to-endOperates with a hands-onExperience across transmissionAt AKSMeaningful GrowthReal CollaborationRespect for Your TimeBenefits That Care

Required

Brings 7+ years of NEPA experience in Arizona and New Mexico, with a strong federal focus.
Maintains direct agency relationships and repeat-client partnerships.
Has a track record of sole-source and follow-on work.
Comfortable owning projects end-to-end, including commercial and delivery risk.
Proven at selling and delivering work without relying on internal handoffs.
Operates with a hands-on, accountable, do-what-needs-to-be-done mindset.

Preferred

Experience across transmission, renewable energy, infrastructure, or transportation projects.
Existing relationships within the Southwest or Western U.S.
Experience shaping or growing a NEPA practice within a consulting firm.
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.

Benefits

Medical
401(k)
PTO

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