Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world.

 

Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design.

Job Summary

Landrum & Brown is seeking a Senior Aviation Environmental Consultant to support the delivery of complex airport environmental projects across the United States. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional with strong aviation NEPA expertise who enjoys leading project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and serving as a trusted advisor to airport clients and regulatory agencies.

You will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of environmental documentation for airport infrastructure projects, working closely with senior leadership while remaining heavily involved in technical execution and client coordination.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to work on impactful aviation projects involving airport expansion, terminal redevelopment, runway improvements, and broader airside and landside infrastructure programs.

You will contribute directly to the successful delivery of environmental studies and documentation while building strong relationships with airport sponsors, the FAA, and project stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Technical Execution

Lead and support preparation of aviation environmental documentation, including:

• Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

• Environmental Assessments (EA)

• Categorical Exclusions (CatEx)

Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams across environmental disciplines including:

• Air quality

• Noise analysis

• Wetlands

• Cultural resources

• Environmental permitting and compliance

Support environmental analyses for:

• Airfield expansion projects

• Runway extensions

• Terminal redevelopment

• Landside and support facility improvements

• Prepare technical documentation, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.

• Coordinate directly with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport authorities, and other regulatory agencies throughout project development and environmental review processes.

Client Coordination

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

• Support senior leadership in client meetings, project planning discussions, and proposal efforts.

• Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships through responsive communication and reliable project execution.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with senior environmental and aviation leadership on project strategy and delivery.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and support the development of technical capabilities within the team.

• Collaborate across offices and disciplines to deliver integrated aviation infrastructure solutions.

What We’re Seeking

• 8–12 years of environmental consulting experience, ideally with a focus on aviation infrastructure projects

• Experience preparing and coordinating NEPA documentation for airport projects, including EIS, EA, and/or CatEx documents

• Familiarity working with FAA Airport District Offices and environmental review processes

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting requirements related to airport development

• Experience managing project tasks, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination

• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively with clients, agencies, and internal project teams

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field required

• Advanced degree preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work on major airport infrastructure and expansion programs across the U.S.

• Strong technical role with meaningful project ownership and client exposure

• Collaborative environment with experienced aviation and environmental professionals

• Clear pathway for continued technical and project management growth within a nationally recognized aviation practice

• Exposure to high-profile aviation clients, complex environmental challenges, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

 

Additional Information

Landrum & Brown is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $110,000 - $120,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. Landrum & Brown is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. 

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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Landrum & Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.