Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better.
The Infrastructure NEPA, Natural Resources, and Permitting TEC Lead is a national leadership role in our Infrastructure Market responsible for the health, growth, and excellence of the NEPA and permitting practice. This role leads training, recruitment, service quality, project delivery, and supports business development across Atlas. The TEC Lead will collaborate across offices and disciplines to elevate technical standards, foster innovation, and support key strategic pursuits.
This position plays a central role in mentoring staff, managing project performance, developing best practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance across environmental programs. The position does not require direct management of staff, however there will be opportunities to manage staff as Atlas' NEPA practice grows. Depth and breadth of experience across NEPA, natural resources, permitting, and construction environmental compliance is critical. Hire can sit in any Atlas office or remote location, but preference will be given to qualified candidates in Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, or Nashville.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Technical Leadership & Practice Development
Oversee the health of the NEPA, Natural Resources, and Permitting practice including recruiting, training, and staff development.
Promote technical excellence in NEPA compliance, cultural and natural resource studies, permitting, , and public involvement.
Collaborate with project managers, office leads, and regional management to align service delivery with Atlas key performance metrics.
Lead the development of a digital library and standardized documentation by agency and state to support internal knowledge sharing.
Promote work-sharing across Atlas regions to maximize utilization and client delivery.
Training, Mentorship & Onboarding
Develop and implement a standardized onboarding program, technical training, and mentoring plans.
Deliver/collaborate on foundational NEPA and resource-specific trainings (e.g., Clean Water Act, Section 106, Section 7 consultation).
Identify and support cross-training opportunities to expand interdisciplinary knowledge across staff.
Sales & Growth Strategy
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in pursuits, proposals, client interviews, and marketing efforts.
Collaborate with Business Development and National Pursuit teams to support strategic opportunities and high-growth markets (federal infrastructure, transportation planning, grants).
Represent Atlas at national conferences and client-facing events to showcase capabilities and foster client relationships.
Client Interface & Project Delivery
Serve as technical lead on programs and projects to maintain utilization goals and ensure delivery excellence.
Build and maintain relationships with strategic clients and present national capabilities for local use.
Ensure client satisfaction through consistent communication, quality delivery, and responsiveness.
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree in environmental, planning, transportation, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in environmental compliance, NEPA documentation, permitting, or related disciplines, including alternative delivery methods. Preference is given to NEPA experience with FHWA, FTA, or FRA.
Demonstrated success leading technical teams and managing project delivery in a national or regional capacity.
Proven ability to collaborate with sales, operations, and multidisciplinary teams to grow market share and client satisfaction.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of leading meetings, trainings, and client engagements. High emotional intelligence is required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams, including SharePoint and project management tools.
Technical Expertise Includes:
Proficient in NEPA documentation (CE, EA, EIS) and CEQ regulations
Experience leading NEPA processes for FHWA, FTA, or FRA. Additional NEPA experience with HUD, USACE, USFWS, and other federal agencies will be considered.
Skilled in Purpose and Need development, alternatives analysis, and impact evaluation
Understanding of federal laws and regulations addressed as part of NEPA. Section 4(f) experience is a plus.
Familiar with cumulative, indirect, and socioeconomic impact assessments
Coordination with permitting: Section 404, NPDES, SWPPP, stormwater, floodplains
Oversight of interdisciplinary teams and technical study integration
Experience with NEPA compliance on alternative delivery projects
Strong QA/QC and environmental document review skills
Effective in stakeholder engagement and public involvement
Skilled in project budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory risk management
Working Conditions:
Office-based with frequent coordination across time zones; travel required (20-40%).
Flexible work environment with safety and quality emphasized both in-office and in the field.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Compensation:
$165,000 - $180,000 annually
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.
Who We Are:
We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry's most exceptional people.
Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.
With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.
Our Values:
Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.
Atlas EEOC Statement
Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf