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Manage marine, channel navigation, and dredging NEPA consultant contracts, including scopes of work, cost estimates, task orders, deliverable reviews, and performance oversight. * Coordinate ...

Interact with engineering and environmental coworkers, designers, clients, regulatory agencies, and sub-consultants to achieve project objectives. * Assist other team members with various NEPA ...

Interact with engineering and environmental coworkers, designers, clients, regulatory agencies, and sub-consultants to achieve project objectives. * Assist other team members with various NEPA ...

Environmental Planner (NEPA)

Ballwin, MO ยท On-site

$68K - $87K/yr

The ideal candidate will have recently graduated from an accredited college/university or with up to 5 years of consulting experience emphasizing development of NEPA documents. The successful ...

Participate in QAQC efforts for various environmental deliverables produced by Jacobs staff and sub-consultants * Provide technical expertise and assist with mentoring junior NEPA staff * Coordinate ...

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Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change ... We are seeking a NEPA Project Manager to work with a team of environmental professionals from ...

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How much do nepa consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for nepa consultant in the United States is $41.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nepa Consultant vs Environmental Specialist?

AspectNepa ConsultantEnvironmental Specialist
CredentialsEnvironmental degrees, certifications in NEPA processesEnvironmental degrees, certifications in environmental assessment
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, government agencies, project sitesGovernment agencies, consulting firms, research institutions
Industry UsageProject planning, compliance, environmental impact assessmentsEnvironmental analysis, policy development, research

While both roles focus on environmental issues, a Nepa Consultant specializes in navigating the NEPA process for projects, ensuring compliance with federal environmental laws. An Environmental Specialist has a broader scope, often involved in environmental research, assessments, and policy development. The Nepa Consultant's work is more project-specific, whereas the Environmental Specialist may work across various environmental domains.

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Infographic showing various Nepa Consultant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,430 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Principal Mine Permitting & NEPA Consultant

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Principal Mine Permitting & NEPA Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in guiding highprofile natural resource and mining projects in Arizona and the Southwestern states with opportunities to expand across other U.S. regions.

This is a senior, client-facing role where your strategic leadership on high-profile projects will shape the future of responsible resource development. You'll leverage your technical expertise and deep industry experience to influence regulators, engage stakeholders, and guide multi-disciplinary teams.

You will bring deep experience navigating complex federal and state regulatory frameworks to manage multidisciplinary regulatory projects and guide major natural resource projects to successful approval. In addition, you will play a significant role in growing our mining business and our team of environmental professionals in the Southwest U.S. region. You will lead consulting projects for key mining clients, mentor rising talent, and foster a culture of quality and excellence.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a trusted advisor to the mining industry, as well as reputable working relationship with regulators and stakeholders

  • Possess strong technical expertise in NEPA, permitting and compliance for the mining industry

  • Exhibit deep knowledge of the US federal and state specific environmental regulations applicable to the mining industry Have a proven and sustained record of successful business development, client relationship management, and proposal management for the mining industry with demonstrated sales growth

  • Maintain a strong network of mining industry contacts, as well as other business contacts and potential team partners (e.g., legal, or analytical service providers) in the mining industry

  • Collaborate with SLR mining sector leaders across the Americas and globally to develop cross-selling strategies, evaluate client needs and follow market changes to identify opportunities for growth

  • Mentor, coach, and develop senior and junior staff across disciplines, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

  • Represent SLR in public forums, regulatory hearings, and industry associations

  • Provide high-level project management oversight, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are consistently achieved

Success in this role means establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to consultants, clients, and regulators, strengthening and growing SLR's regulatory environment capabilities, driving business development, driving delivery, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and representing SLR as a thought leader in the industry.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

  • Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.

  • The salary range for this position is $150,000-$250,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

  • Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree(s) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

  • Minimum of 15 years' experience with permitting, compliance, and NEPA in the mining sector, including demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects

  • Strong consulting experience, with proven ability to manage client relationships and grow business opportunities

  • Experience in delivering regulatory support to mining clients

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations and permitting requirements applicable to the mining industry, with strong experience in mine design and engineering integration into regulatory applicability, analysis and interpretation

  • Established reputation in the mining industry, with demonstrated credibility and visibility through regulatory engagement, client relationships, published work, conference participation, and/or industry association involvement

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and inspire technical teams

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and executive-level presentation

  • Strong written communication skills for high level of report writing and peer review capabilities

  • Professional Designation with appropriate Professional Organization

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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SLR strivesto build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenouspeoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+,veterans,and people with disabilities.