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# Environmental & NEPA Project Manager at Lochmueller Group

- **Company:** Lochmueller Group
- **Location:** Overland Park, KS
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lochgroup/e56d46a9-c895-4c9a-b08f-c811185582be

## Job description

We are looking for an experienced environmental scientist and project manager to join our team in Overland Park, KS. This is an exciting opportunity for an environmental services professional to play a critical role in delivering high‑quality environmental services and contribute to expanding and strengthening our environmental practice in the Kansas City region. This position provides opportunities for project management, technical expertise, client coordination, and mentorship while supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Lochmueller Group is an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.  We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including water resources design; transportation design; traffic engineering and transportation planning; environmental analysis and permitting; construction engineering and inspection; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company of people who are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

Key responsibilities include:

- Environmental Project Management: Perform project management or serve as a technical leader on environmental projects of varying complexity. Manage project tasks, budgets, schedules, and resources effectively. Delegate work to project team members and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts. Review and approve project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Review complete project deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Assist upper‑level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
- Business Development & Regional Growth: Develop project scopes and fees. Assist with business development activities that support the growth of the environmental services team. Support expansion of environmental services and client relationships in the Kansas City region.
- Client, Agency, and Public Coordination: Coordinate with clients to understand project requirements and expectations. Perform environmental resource coordination with clients, regulatory agencies, and the public. Conduct public involvement meetings and other stakeholder meetings, as needed. Represent the firm professionally in client, agency, and public settings.
- Environmental Planning, Documentation & Analysis: Oversee/prepare primary and supporting NEPA documents including pre-NEPA analysis for conceptual reports and funding applications, categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements; serve as an environmental lead to manage the NEPA process and guide the design team through alternative analysis and selection; conduct resource agency coordination and consultation; assist with conducting or coordinating public involvement activities; and preparation and analysis to establish defensible NEPA decisions.
- Permitting, Mitigation & Compliance: Perform mitigation, monitoring, and permitting activities. Ensure project work complies with applicable environmental regulations, policies, and standards. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures for self and project teams.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance. Support development of technical skills, project delivery capabilities, and professional growth within the team
- Perform other duties associated with the position, as needed

Qualifications for this role:

- Bachelor's  or master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or other Natural Science field.
- Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience in environmental documentation, environmental resource management, or related fields.
- Ability and willingness to secure appropriate State NEPA certification(s) when applicable.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with NEPA regulations and documentation.
- Strong working knowledge of all applicable environmental regulations.
- Proficiency with GIS and mapping systems when applicable to the role.
- Demonstrated project management capabilities or expertise in a specific environmental discipline.
- Strong research capabilities
- Ability to organize, lead, and perform fieldwork activities in various conditions, lift and carry equipment, and navigate outdoor terrain.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and organization skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task within a dynamic project-based environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Valid driver's license.

What we offer:

- Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

## About Lochmueller Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: An employee-owned, full-service civil engineering and environmental consulting firm serving public and private clients across the Midwest and Texas.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan – ESOP since 2019)
- **Headquarters**: Evansville, Indiana, United States
- **Founded**: 1980
- **Founders**: Not publicly named

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Civil Engineering, Surveying, Planning, Environmental Services
- **Target Customers**: Government agencies (state DOTs, municipalities), private developers, and infrastructure clients (B2G/B2B)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To improve the quality of life for communities and clients through thoughtful, actionable planning and design, while maintaining a people-first culture grounded in the CARDIA values (Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Achievement).

## Products & Services
- **Roadway & Highway Engineering**: Design of neighborhood streets to new interstates in urban and rural settings.
- **Bridge Design & Inspection**: Vertical structures, historic bridges, overpasses, interchanges, and railroad bridges.
- **Traffic Engineering & Planning**: Multi-modal planning, feasibility studies, traffic signals, ITS design, travel demand modeling.
- **Water Resources**: Drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater engineering.
- **Environmental Services**: NEPA studies, ecological restoration, cultural resources, endangered species monitoring, permitting.
- **Surveying & Geotechnical**: Topographic, wetland mitigation, GPS control, construction layout surveys.
- **Right-of-Way & Land Acquisition**: Abstracts, appraisals, negotiations, and compliance.
- **Construction Inspection & Oversight**: On-site quality assurance for infrastructure projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no external valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Employee count of ~322 (as of 2026, +3.1% YoY) | Annual revenue not publicly available (LinkedIn estimate of $3.9M appears unreliable given headcount)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; 100% ESOP. Recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Top 500 Design Firms.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded to ten offices across seven states (Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, etc.); growing presence in Texas; consistent headcount growth; certified as a Great Place to Work®.

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)**: Every eligible employee shares in company growth and retirement wealth, fostering long-term commitment and alignment.
- **Full-Service Integration**: From early planning and environmental work through design, right-of-way, and construction oversight – reduces handoffs and improves project outcomes.
- **Strong Culture & Values**: CARDIA framework (Creativity, Accountability, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Achievement) drives decision-making and client relationships.
- **Midwest/Texas Footprint**: Deep local knowledge and relationships across multiple states, with a reputation for quality and reliability.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth in Texas**: Actively expanding operations and hiring in Texas (e.g., Edwardsville, IL office also serves Texas projects).
- **Talent Development**: Investing in internships, mentorship programs, and professional development to build the next generation of industry professionals.
- **Client Relationships**: Emphasizing personalized, long-term partnerships over transactional project work.
- **ESOP Maturation**: Continuing to strengthen the employee-ownership model as a retention and performance tool.

## Why Work Here
- **Employee Ownership**: ESOP provides a direct stake in company success; vesting schedule rewards tenure (100% vested at year six).
- **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules, telecommuting, Personal Time Off, sick days, vacation purchase program, maternity/paternity leave.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Medical/dental/vision, free telehealth, gym credits, Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance.
- **Wealth Building**: 401(k) with employer match, ESOP, student loan repayment assistance, annual performance bonus.
- **Professional Growth**: On-site training, mentorship, education reimbursement, professional membership fees, off-site networking.
- **Culture**: Collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment; certified Great Place to Work®; focus on employee well-being.
- **Office Locations**: Ten offices across the Midwest and Texas – most roles offer hybrid or remote flexibility depending on position.

## Sources
1. [Lochmueller Group About Page](https://www.lochgroup.com/about)
2. [Lochmueller Group Careers Page](https://www.lochgroup.com/careers)
3. [Lochmueller Group Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/lochgroup)
4. [Lochmueller Group LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/lochmueller-group)
5. [Great Place to Work Certification](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7023081)

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