Experienced Environmental Permitting Specialist

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, we help our clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive compliance with key environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Our innovative methods empower clients to achieve project goals while protecting our natural resources.

Olsson is seeking a motivated and experienced NEPA and Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will lead natural resource evaluations and permitting efforts, including developing strategies for medium to large, complex projects. Responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork and reporting, report writing, providing technical guidance to staff, and engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders, and contractors. You will also manage budgets, invoicing, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess experience with local, state, and federal permitting agencies, NEPA planning and compliance, and a strong understanding of key environmental programs. This includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act - Section 404/10, wetlands and natural resource field investigations, federal land special use permits (SF299), as well as local and state regulations, and USFWS Endangered Species Act consultation.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact!

We are open to considering candidates in a variety of locations, including areas where we may not currently have an office presence. While we have active openings in Fayetteville, AR; Little Rock, AR; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Overland Park, KS; Oklahoma City, OK; Colorado Springs, CO; Loveland, CO; and Denver, CO, we welcome candidates interested in other locations as well. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare scope and fee packages, proposals, and technical reports


• Lead permitting efforts at federal, state, and local levels; provide technical oversight and review deliverables


• Interpret regulations to inform project design and identify strategic permitting pathways


• Coordinate permit applications and project tasks to meet deadlines


• Manage projects and teams, ensuring effective communication and day-to-day oversight


• Present to small and large groups including regulators and members of the public

• Strong communication skills


• Ability to contribute and work well on a team


• Bachelor’s degree in planning, biology, ecology, soils, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resource management, or a related field


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in NEPA, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance


• Hands-on experience in interpreting site plans, topographic maps, aerial photographs, and various mapping resources


• Self-direction and dependability, with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables


• Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables, including reports, memos, and documentation


• Aptitude for approaching challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented focus 

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• 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

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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