**Job Title:**

**Job Description:**

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Planning Expert to join our Transportation team in Texas. As a key member of our team, you will leverage your expertise in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and experience consulting for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to support diverse projects for clients in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

About the Opportunity:

As an Environmental Planning Expert, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks. You will analyze guidance and regulations to support Project Managers, subject matter experts, and clients navigating regulatory compliance. You will also author, edit, and review technical reports for clients in accordance with NEPA and TxDOT guidelines.

About Our Team:

Our team is passionate about serving our clients, our people, and the communities where we live and work. We are consultants, planners, scientists, project managers, technologists, and strategists who are collaborative, curious, and committed to outstanding service. If you have a hunger to learn and a desire to solve the most challenging environmental and regulatory issues, we encourage you to learn more about ICF and apply to join our team.

What You Will Do:

- Support management of NEPA transportation projects that involve a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks - Analyze guidance and regulations to support Project Managers, subject matter experts, and clients navigating regulatory compliance - Author, edit, and review technical reports for clients in accordance with NEPA and TxDOT guidelines - Provide technical input and administrative coordination on complex projects involving NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, federal and state laws, and agency consultations - Grow in leadership on our Transportation team and help to mentor, train, and guide junior staff

What We Are Looking For:

- BS/BA in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning or a similar field - 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (government, consulting, academia) - 2+ years experience providing consulting services for TxDOT

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience supporting studies for TxDOT projects, overseeing technical studies and providing regulatory guidance - An understanding of TxDOT SOPs and industry best-practices - TxDOT Pre-Certifications (2.14.1, in particular) - Technical writing skills and ability to review, QA/QC, and provide feedback to technical staff - Strong knowledge of environmental consulting practices and environmental laws - Ability to present solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators - Business-minded with an eye towards client engagement and market growth

About ICF:

ICF is a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Environmental Planning Expert looking for a new challenge, please submit your application today! Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement - we value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Apply for this job