Senior Environmental Engineer
Posted
Position: Senior Environmental Engineer
Employment for this position is contingent upon successful contract award, project funding, and client approval.
Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA) is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineerto provide staff augmentation support for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and environmental review activities related to site projects and construction efforts.
The selected individual will lead and support the preparation, coordination, and documentation of NEPA analyses, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, State of Texas, and Department of Energy (DOE) regulatory requirements.
NEPA Compliance & Documentation
Lead coordination and preparation of NEPA environmental reviews for site projects, including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), floodplain assessments, and supplemental analyses
Support development and documentation of categorical exclusions (CXs), NEPA checklists, and environmental review determinations
Ensure NEPA documentation meets DOE and regulatory requirements for accuracy, completeness, and defensibility
Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and internal/external stakeholders to support environmental compliance objectives
Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (engineering, scientific, operations, and technical staff) to align project execution with regulatory requirements
Interface with regulatory agencies, DOE representatives, and other stakeholders as needed
Records Management & Technical Communication
Maintain and manage administrative records in compliance with NEPA, DOE, and environmental regulatory requirements
Provide technical writing, review, and editing to ensure complex technical information is clearly conveyed to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation using Microsoft Office tools
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in an environmental, science, or engineering-related discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant environmental experience;
OR
Masters degree in an environmental, science, or engineering-related discipline with at least five (5) years of relevant experience
Required Skills & Experience
Substantial experience in NEPA compliance and environmental review documentation
Strong knowledge of federal, State of Texas, and DOE environmental regulations, including environmental impact review and compliance requirements
Experience supporting environmental compliance in industrial, construction, or federally regulated environments
Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute NEPA-related activities with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with stakeholders such as project teams, regulatory agencies, DOE oversight, and leadership
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative while working under general direction
Additional Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
