Early Career Environmental Planner

About the role

The Early Career Environmental Planner position is available in WSP's Honolulu, HI office. This role offers opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects and to learn across a range of environmental planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing NEPA environmental assessments and environmental impact statements
• Participate in public involvement
• Field, desktop, and geospatial data collection, processing, and analysis
• Scientific and technical report preparation
• Support client meetings and public information meetings
• Organize public comment databases
• Review and respond to public comments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning or Policy, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Geology or Water Resources, Natural Resources, or a related field
• 0 to 1 years of relevant environmental or planning experience
• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills and excellent writing skills
• Effective analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques and data collection
• Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Familiarity with discipline-specific software (GIS)
• Familiarity with office automation and communication software, technology, and document formatting and management (i.e., Microsoft, Adobe Professional, Google Earth)
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
• Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional overnight travel and/or field survey work may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Extreme familiarity with Hawaiian local culture
• Familiarity with mo'omeheu 'oiwi
• Master’s degree is preferred
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
• Prior internship related to environmental planning

Benefits

WSP USA offers a flexible and agile workplace model, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, and a commitment to employee growth and knowledge building. The company is dedicated to serving local communities and has a diverse workforce committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

Work schedules are flexible and may extend beyond the typical workweek based on project requirements.