NEPA Practitioner
Civiltech Engineering, Inc. is a civil and transportation engineering consultant partnering with public and private sector clients in the Chicagoland area since 1988. Our primary focus is developing transportation design solutions for our clients. We’re transforming communities through collaboration and design. We design for people and create more livable neighborhoods, more resilient infrastructure, and more efficient transportation systems. From crosswalks to bike paths, from roadways to bridges, we’re helping our clients build a safer, more sustainable future.
We are seeking a qualified and client focused candidate to join our growing Environmental and Design Studies team as a NEPA Practitioner at our Itasca location.
The Position
- Prepare NEPA documents for transportation related projects including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements.
- Prepare other related environmental studies including Section 4(f) Evaluations, socioeconomic analyses, natural resource impacts, etc.
- Attend client and regulatory agency meetings and provide recommendations and input.
- Prepare public involvement resources and materials.
- Make presentations at stakeholder/public involvement activities.
- Provide input to proposals or pursuits of various sizes and complexity.
- Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, regulatory agencies and clients.
Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced engineering environment; working under occasional stress and tight deadlines; repetitive tasks; combination of sitting, standing, walking; working with others; critical thinking; problem solving; job task planning and organizing; computer use.
Location
Itasca, IL
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in transportation engineering, environmental engineering, planning, or related fields of study.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation related NEPA compliance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA including environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the environmental processes and requirements for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal and technical communication skills.
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency or familiarity in GIS and/or MicroStation.
- Proficiency or familiarity in Adobe graphic programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) desirable.
- Ability to adhere to schedules and budgets while completing assignments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
