Overview
CEC is seeking an experienced NEPA practitioner to join our established Ecological Practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. Companywide, the Ecological Practice provides approximately 10% of our annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. You will be plugged into our very busy Environmental Planning team as a technical writer. As a member of CEC’s Ecological Practice, you will also be able to perform field assessments. CEC distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise that includes: wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; Section 401/404 permitting; endangered species surveys, including bats and plants; Endangered Species Act strategy and compliance, ecosystem restoration; invasive plant control; and habitat assessments.
At CEC, every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring success. As employee-owners, we strive to build lasting personal business relationships by delivering a higher level of service through our focus on the client experience and employee satisfaction. We put people first, whether that’s our clients, our employees, or our community. It’s why we listen more and work harder to understand the needs of our clients. We prioritize professional development for every individual on our team. We strive to bring together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to deliver integrated project services and provide innovative solutions for our clients. At CEC you will be on the same career path as the rest of our technical experts (engineers, geologists, chemists, etc.), with the goal of developing you into a leader within the company.
As a NEPA practitioner at CEC, you are responsible for delivering high quality work products. Over time you will be expected to develop clients both internally and externally to support growth in this group; we will mentor and train you how to do this, if you do not have these skills.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Environmental Planning and navigating the NEPA process
- Strong technical writer and impact evaluation skills
- Resource and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highways Administration
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: delineation and assessment of natural resources (e.g., wetland and waterbody delineation, threatened and endangered species habitat evaluation, etc.) and/or natural resource impact permitting (e.g. Clean Water Act Section 404/401, state-specific permits, local permits, etc.)
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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