Environmental Engineer (Environmental Compliance & NEPA/NHPA)

Quick Facts - Role: Environmental Engineer (senior environmental compliance technical authority) - Focus: Environmental law compliance and environmental reviews for construction, expansion, and land development projects Description You will provide senior technical leadership and guidance on environmental compliance for projects supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs mission. The role includes leading environmental engineering program development, advising stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with major environmental statutes and review processes. You will review environmental compliance documents, conduct complex analyses, and coordinate with regulatory and historic preservation partners to support approvals. Responsibilities - Lead planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of environmental engineering programs, policies, and procedures - Serve as technical authority for environmental compliance and guidance under NEPA, NHPA, and key federal environmental statutes - Review and evaluate Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and historic preservation documentation - Conduct complex environmental analyses to identify impacts, assess compliance risks, and develop mitigation strategies - Develop environmental requirements, scopes of work, technical specifications, and program standards - Monitor and evaluate environmental programs/projects; recommend corrective actions - Advise senior leaders, project managers, engineers, and stakeholders on environmental regulations and risk management - Coordinate with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies and historic preservation partners for reviews and consultations - Lead compliance efforts for complex construction, facility development, infrastructure, and land-use projects with competing regulatory requirements - Develop and deliver training, briefings, and technical assistance on compliance and related program requirements - Represent the organization in meetings, audits, inspections, working groups, and oversight engagements Requirements - U.S. citizenship - Engineering education meeting the posting’s Basic Requirements (ABET-accredited engineering degree or qualifying alternative pathway) - 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 in environmental engineering compliance and related NEPA/regulatory review work - Ability to type at least 40 words per minute - Maintain a REAL ID compliant valid state driver’s license - Background/security investigation subject to designated or random drug testing - Selective Service registration required for eligible males - Required online onboarding completion Benefits - Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether full-time/part-time/intermittent