Navarro Research and Engineering

Senior NEPA Consultant

Navarro Research and Engineering

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Idaho

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Senior

About the role

  • Provide technical reviews of NEPA deliverables (scoping reports, draft and final EAs/EISs, Records of Decision, Findings of No Significant Impact, and mitigation action plans).
  • Provide independent, expert-level review of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and related compliance documents.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more specialized environmental domains (air quality, ecological resources, cultural/historic resources, water resources, socioeconomics, health and safety, or risk analysis).
  • Act as a trusted SME, advising project managers and interdisciplinary teams on technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and best practices in environmental impact analysis.
  • Ensure NEPA documents comply with DOE NEPA regulations (10 CFR Part 1021) and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) guidance.
  • Assess the adequacy of technical data, analyses, and modeling methodologies used in environmental assessments.
  • Review assumptions, methodologies, and data quality to ensure consistency, accuracy, and defensibility.
  • Provide expert recommendations to improve document clarity, regulatory compliance, and integration of interdisciplinary analyses.
  • Support consultations with federal, state, and tribal agencies by providing technical expertise and review of supporting materials.
  • Assist in ensuring that public comments and agency feedback are appropriately addressed in revised NEPA documentation.
  • Contribute to the development of quality assurance processes, document templates, and technical standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resources, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years preparing and reviewing NEPA documentation (EIS, EA, or equivalent).
  • Strong background in conducting and reviewing technical analyses in one or more NEPA resource areas.
  • Familiarity with DOE NEPA regulations, CEQ guidance, and related federal compliance requirements (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (required under SOW).
  • Exceptional written and verbal skills, with the ability to provide clear and constructive technical feedback.
  • Ability to work independently and provide expert consultation in a remote environment.
  • Preferred: Experience serving as a technical reviewer/SME for DOE or other federal NEPA projects.
  • Preferred: Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Preferred: Demonstrated success in guiding multi-disciplinary teams in technical compliance reviews.