Environmental Planner

About the role

We're seeking an Environmental Planner to join our growing Natural Resources & Environmental Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about climate resilience, environmental planning, GIS, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and facilitating community engagement initiatives, including public workshops, charrettes, resilience planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Perform environmental, spatial, and geospatial analyses using ArcGIS Pro and develop high-quality mapping deliverables.
• Support environmental assessments, data collection efforts, and analytical methodologies for planning projects.
• Contribute to the planning and conceptual design of climate resilience and nature-based solutions, including green infrastructure and climate adaptation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, planning documents, grant applications, presentations, and outreach materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, planners, and landscape architects to develop innovative, community-focused solutions.
• Assist with project coordination, research, data analysis, and client deliverables while meeting project schedules and quality expectations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, Environmental Science, or a closely related field (master’s degree is a plus).
• Typically requires 0-3 years of professional experience, preferably in environmental planning, climate resilience, sustainability, or related consulting work. Internship experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and public audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting climate adaptation or resilience planning initiatives.
• Experience working with municipal clients or public agencies.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Progress toward obtaining AICP certification is a plus.

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.