Parsons
NEPA Technical SME
101 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
Full-time · $88k–$155k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Parsons is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing Indianapolis environmental practice.
Parsons’ Indianapolis office is leading the way in delivering major transportation projects across the state and our full-service environmental group is integral to its success.
Why Join Parsons?
- Work on high-profile INDOT highway and bridge projects
- Be part of a well-established, collaborative environmental team
- Enjoy flexibility and strong support for career growth
- Be part of a global infrastructure leader with local impact
What’s in It for You:
- Opportunity to lead and grow a NEPA practice within a major transportation program
- Access to robust technical resources and a national network of environmental professionals
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support
Key Responsibilities
Lead NEPA Delivery
- Manage and/or prepare NEPA documents for highway and bridge projects in Indiana
- Lead higher-level Categorical Exclusions (CE-3/CE-4)
- Serve as environmental lead on moderate-sized projects and task/discipline lead on more complex efforts
Technical & Team Leadership
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review for environmental staff
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (roadway, bridge, drainage, construction, public involvement) to integrate environmental requirements into project development
- Implement Parsons’ QA/QC procedures and help drive continuous improvement in our environmental practice
Client Service & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with INDOT and other transportation clients
- Participate in and occasionally lead public involvement activities (public meetings, hearings, presentations)
- Support business development efforts, including strategy input, pursuits, and preparation of letters of interest (LOIs) and proposals
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, or a related field
- 10+ years of relevant environmental/NEPA experience
- Demonstrated experience with transportation NEPA, ideally on INDOT projects
- Strong working knowledge of NEPA and related environmental regulations (Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 404/401, ESA, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing clear, defensible environmental documents
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple tasks/projects on schedule
- Relationship-builder with a client-focused mindset and a partnership-oriented approach
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of project deliverables
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with INDOT templates and processes strongly preferred
- Prior consulting experience strongly preferred
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AICP, PWS, CPESC) are a plus but not required
- Previous Leadership experience is preferred
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.