Environmental Lead

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Environmental Services

Our environmental specialists understand federal, state, and local environmental regulations, have trusted relationships with agency staff, and are experts on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and natural resources. From fast-track Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) to remote fieldwork, biological assessments, and wetland delineations, our team understands the processes, people, and regulations needed to move our clients' projects to the next stage. Join our team and be one of the People Who Make it Happen!

Summary

Are you passionate about protecting natural resources while helping shape vital infrastructure? Join DOWL as an Environmental Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering complex public and private projects with environmental excellence at the forefront. In this role, you'll bring advanced expertise in environmental research, fieldwork, documentation, permit applications, and agency coordination across local, state, and federal levels. You'll work independently on diverse, high-impact projects and guide less experienced team members-offering mentorship and expert review. A strong background in wetland delineation and permitting is essential for success in this position.

We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to continually learn, and exceptional organizational and communication skills. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want your work to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to bring your expertise to DOWL's dynamic and mission-driven team.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Advanced

Technical Expertise

• Advanced understanding of technical fundamentals
• Demonstrates expertise to others within and beyond market sector
• Provides unique solutions to complex technical challenges
• Leads internal mentoring
• Performs quality control of complex deliverables

Teamwork

Team player and team leader with the ability to follow on large or complex projects. Provides clear communication and direction, sets expectations, and takes responsibility for results of the team.

Project Delivery

Leads the overall NEPA process, including agency meetings and consultation processes and leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

• Permit applications, reports, studies, memos associated with environmental and regulatory compliance
• All manner of technical reports, memos and studies associated with and/or required by NEPA and state/local environmental compliance
• Field studies as needed to support NEPA and regulatory compliance
• NEPA documents (CEs, EAs, EISs)
• Local, State and Federal permit applications and Mitigation Plans
• Agency scoping meeting presentations and materials; agency consultation documents (e.g., Section 7, Section 4(f), Section 106, EFH Consultations)

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget. Mentors others on above.

Industry Standards and Regulations

• Advanced ability to interpret, understand and employ NEPA and Environmental laws, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and procedures with full proficiency:
• NEPA
• Laws and regulations relevant to NEPA and environmental compliance
• CEQ's implementation guidelines
• NEPA guidelines from various federal agencies
• Applicable NEPA and NEPA related E.O.'s
• DOT environmental procedures
• Environmental procedures for federal, state, and local clients
• Mentors others on interpreting, understanding and employing those laws and regulation
• Understands procedures, timelines, compliance concerns, and requirements of the full NEPA and regulatory compliance process

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings. Understands appropriate messaging and legal risks. Participates in project interviews.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Primarily performs advanced technical tasks on complex, demanding projects for the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. Mentors others with less experience. May provide some project management services.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: 10 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.