Natural Resource Group, LLC. represents one of the leading environmental consulting firms working on energy infrastructure projects throughout the country. We are seeking top cultural resources talent with knowledge on a national level combined with a western regional emphasis to join our current professional staff. We are actively recruiting to fill a position to land in one of our several office locations, preferably Minneapolis, Denver, Portland, or Houston.
Our projects are located throughout all regions of the country and we work for most of the largest energy companies in the industry. The ideal candidate would manage cultural resource compliance for large-scale pipeline and other energy capital development projects. Specific duties include directing agency consultations, overseeing the acquisition of cultural resource approvals, managing project task budgets, coordinating field survey efforts including managing subconsultants in the field, and providing technical and editorial review of subconsultant reports. The cultural resources budgets for the type of energy projects we manage can range between $25,000 for a small project up to $7 million for a large project. The effort to manage the cultural resource aspects of these projects varies widely according to size and complexity. A small project can take 2 to 3 months, and a large project can take as long as three years from the onset of agency consultations to the time that the project is constructed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION):
The qualified candidate minimally will have a Masters degree and 4 to 10 years of cultural resource management experience, preferably in the western United States. This position requires strong working knowledge of federal and state cultural resources regulatory compliance (i.e., Section 106, NEPA) and experience in regulatory consultations in support of commercial customers. Candidates will have a solid understanding of, and experience in, all aspects of cultural resources management including archaeology, historic structures, agency and tribal consultations, traditional cultural properties, preparation of unanticipated discovery plans, and preparation of management plans. Additionally, comprehensive experience with and understanding of the NEPA process is necessary. Experience with the FERC permitting process is highly desirable as well as experience consulting with other federal agencies, including the BLM and Forest Service. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated experience in successfully managing relationships with agencies and vendors, and be highly organized.
Company Overview:
Time and time again our clients tell us that the talent, expertise and professionalism of our consultants and support staff are second to none. We agree. That’s why the culture at Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) prioritizes the people who make us an industry leader.
NRG specializes in providing environmental and public affairs consulting services to energy clients. Since its inception in 1992, NRG has grown to become the largest group of environmental professionals solely focused on energy projects. Our 175+ person firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Houston, Providence, Denver, Baton Rouge, Charlotte, and Portland.
At NRG, we provide employees with challenging, dynamic and rewarding work in an environment that emphasizes high standards, quality deliverables, strong collaboration, opportunity for career growth, and a “no red tape” organizational structure.
Our benefits package is designed to recognize and reward employees’ contributions to our company’s success. Whether it’s our state-of-the-art offices, company-paid parking or bus passes, monthly employee incentive program, flexible work schedules, top-notch yet affordable healthcare plan, or ice cream on a hot summer day (compliments of the CEO), NRG’s employees are recognized for their hard work.
If you have a reputation for delivering high-caliber, strategic results in a client-focused, fast-paced consulting environment, please visit www.NRG-LLC.com for further information on our company.
Relevant Dates Pertaining to this Posting:
We are actively recruiting to fill this position as soon as possible. This posting is valid for 45 days from the date of posting.
Company Web Site Address:
www.NRG-LLC.com
Preferred Method of Application:
Please submit cover letter and resume electronically to careers@NRG-LLC.com, or via the employment opportunities page on our company’s web site at www.NRG-LLC.com.
Additional Methods of Application:
U.S. Mail:
Attn: Careers@NRG
Natural Resource Group, Inc.
1000 IDS Center
80 S. Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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