Environmental Field Lead

Job Title: Environmental Field Lead - Wetland Delineation

Job Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Our team is looking for a driven Environmental Field Lead to lead impactful work across the Gulf region.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and key client relationships in various sectors including natural gas pipelines, LNG facilities, solar facilities, and other energy-related projects.
• Lead teams that collect and report on tasks such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat characterizations, and land use mapping.
• Coordinate agency communications, oversee technical assessments, and guide project teams through successful execution.
• Assist with preparing work plans, assembling project teams, and ensuring compliance with project scope and timely completion.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance and safety plans for assigned projects.
• Provide mentorship to early career staff with potential opportunities for direct supervision.

Essential Skills

• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods and sound knowledge of NEPA requirements and related environmental regulations.
• Solid knowledge of environmental compliance requirements related to public and private infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of agencies including Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and more.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects and ability to motivate self and others.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for project and fieldwork (up to 75%).
• A good driving record and valid state driver"s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in environmental science, rangeland science, biological resources, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience leading delineations, preferably in the Gulf Region.
• Local, state, and Federal compliance and environmental permitting experience is a plus.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or other applicable professional environmental certification is a plus.

Work Environment

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork includes working on uneven terrain and difficult environments, with potential exposure to inclement weather such as high heat, cold, and rain. The role involves 75% or more travel, potentially requiring extended stays in the field, possibly away from home on weekends, and travel to locations such as Oklahoma City, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62500.00 - $90600.00/yr.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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