Sarah Eastin

About Sarah Eastin

I’m a seasoned environmental professional with over two decades of experience driving regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship across diverse sectors. At Black & Veatch, I serve as a Biologist and Regulatory Specialist within the Environmental and Land Services Division, where I help clients navigate complex environmental challenges with practical, science-based solutions.My expertise spans: Environmental permitting & regulatory consultation (federal, state, local) NEPA compliance, impact assessments & due diligence reviews Mitigation strategies & environmental management planning Wetland delineation, natural resource surveys, & floodplain management Environmental inspections, spill response, & site restoration Solid waste, recycling & utilities program management Public outreach, training & environmental education

Experience

1. Regulatory Specialist

   Black & Veatch

   May 2017 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Lead permitting and environmental compliance efforts for infrastructure projects across sectors including solar, wind, natural gas, water systems and telecommunications.• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies including FAA, FCC, USEPA, USACE, NEPA, USFWS, SHPO, state agencies and client guidelines.• Conduct NEPA assessments, due diligence reviews, and develop environmental management plans to support project approvals.• Review wetland delineations, botanical and wildlife surveys, and other documentation to support environmental impact evaluations and risk management assessments.• Provide permitting support to support new construction projects.• Track and forecast progress on compliance milestones, assessing impacts on overall project schedule.• Maintain internal and external databases and respond to client requests with timely updates and detailed project information.• Manage third-party vendor deliverables, ensuring alignment with quality and environmental standards.

Education

• Colorado Mesa University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biological Sciences and GIS

  1998 — 2003

• Rouxbe Online Culinary School

  Plant Based Chef Certificate

  2015

Skills

• Sustainability
• Cwa
• Hazwoper
• Stormwater Management
• Rcra
• Sampling
• Environmental Issues
• Water Quality
• Environmental Policy
• Program Management
• Environmental Science
• Gps
• Military
• Environmental Awareness
• Report Writing
• Environmental Consulting
• Analysis
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Gis
• Endangered Species
• Environmental Compliance
• Wetlands
• Watershed Management