NEPA Project Manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

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As a NEPA Practitioner in our Ecological Practice at the Knoxville, TN office, you’ll support environmental planning efforts as part of CEC’s Environmental Planning team, serving primarily as a technical writer responsible for delivering high-quality NEPA documentation while also contributing to field-based ecological assessments. CEC’s Ecological Practice is a core component of our integrated services, representing approximately 10% of companywide revenue and offering broad technical expertise in wetland and stream assessments and delineations, Section 401/404 permitting, endangered species surveys, ESA compliance, ecosystem restoration, invasive plant control, and habitat assessments. In this role, you will produce accurate, compliant work products and, over time, develop internal and external client relationships to support growth within the group, with mentorship and training provided by CEC.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support NEPA documentation as a technical writer, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and compliant deliverables;
• Contribute to field-based ecological assessments, including wetland, stream, habitat, and species-related evaluations;
• Support projects involving wetland and stream delineations, mitigation, and Section 401/404 permitting;
• Assist with endangered species surveys, ESA strategy and compliance, ecosystem restoration, and invasive plant control efforts;
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews to ensure work products meet CEC standards;
• Develop internal and external client relationships over time to support growth of the Ecological and Environmental Planning practices.
  
  
  

Our Knoxville office, located in the heart of East Tennessee, is home to a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals. Nestled near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville offers a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a strong sense of community. The city boasts excellent schools, and a thriving downtown with restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor spaces. Whether you're exploring the nearby national park, enjoying a University of Tennessee game, or connecting with a supportive professional network, Knoxville is a great place to live, work, and grow.

• 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.)
  
  
  

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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