Description

You will lead multi‑firm, interdisciplinary task orders and contracts for infrastructure planning studies, which may involve new transportation facilities or other public‑ and private‑sector developments. Responsibilities include preparing NEPA documents from minor programmatic projects to complex Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments, developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and mentoring junior staff. You will also ensure adherence to Arcadis quality and safety standards and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.

• Lead and manage multi‑firm, interdisciplinary NEPA task orders and contracts for infrastructure planning projects.
• Prepare NEPA documents ranging from minor programmatic projects to complex Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Requirements

We are seeking a mid‑level to senior NEPA Specialist for our Mobility team in Nashville, Chattanooga, or Knoxville, Tennessee. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage the delivery of NEPA documents for both Design‑Bid‑Build and fast‑paced Design‑Build projects.

The ideal candidate has 7‑10 years of experience serving as a seller‑doer with Departments of Transportation and holds a bachelor’s degree in planning, policy, a biological or physical science, or economics. Key attributes include proven success delivering environmental projects, excellent verbal and written communication, collaborative teamwork, and fluency with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Desired qualifications include AICP or CEP certification, experience with ProjectWise, Primavera, Prezi, MS Access, and related work on southern DOT projects, as well as active participation in professional associations.

• Possess 7‑10 years of NEPA experience with Departments of Transportation and a bachelor’s degree in planning, policy, science, or economics.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication, collaborative work style, and proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Desired: AICP or CEP certification, experience with ProjectWise, Primavera, Prezi, MS Access, and regional DOT projects in the South.

Benefits

At Arcadis we empower every employee to be their best, offering a skills‑based career path that maximizes individual impact. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet while creating a lasting legacy for colleagues, clients, and the world.

Arcadis is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, providing a non‑discriminatory workplace that encourages women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We offer comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, PTO, holidays, and optional wellbeing programs—and a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $135,000.

• Offer competitive salary $95,000‑$135,000, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, PTO, holidays, and additional wellbeing benefits.

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