Senior Environmental Scientist

Olsson

Senior Environmental Scientist at Olsson helping clients navigate environmental compliance for transportation projects. Leading NEPA documentation and project management for environmental assessments.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Kansas, New York, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading and developing the required transportation NEPA documentation process; including Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement
Supporting coordination with clients, agencies, and stakeholders as part of transportation project development and NEPA processes
Collaborating with design engineers and planning teams to integrate environmental considerations into transportation project development and delivery
Overseeing the NEPA for transportation projects from start to finish, managing NEPA timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Interpreting transportation design plans and technical studies including noise, air quality, traffic, drainage, and alternatives analyses to identify environmental risks, support NEPA documentation, and coordinate permitting and agency review processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, urban planning, or biological/scientific discipline
10 years of environmental experience
5 years of transportation project experience
Aptitude for project management, ensuring oversight and compliance with environmental regulations
Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation
Self-direction and dependability, with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Receive a competitive 401(k) match
Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental AssessmentEnvironmental Impact StatementCategorical ExclusionProject ManagementEnvironmental RegulationsTechnical Studies InterpretationRisk IdentificationPermitting ProcessesBudget ManagementTimeline Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSelf-DirectionDependabilityFollow-ThroughCollaboration