Jobs · Connecticut

Environmental Planner

Fuss & O'Neill · New Haven, CT · 2 days ago
Hybrid$66k–$76k/yrFull-time

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. You'll collaborate with planners, scientists, engineers, and landscape architects on projects that help municipalities and communities prepare for environmental challenges while enhancing the places people live, work, and play.

Key Responsibilities

As an Environmental Planner, you'll support a diverse portfolio of environmental planning and climate adaptation projects throughout the Northeast. Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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 Arrangement

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.

Benefits

  • Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
  • Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
  • Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
  • Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Compensation

$66,000 - $76,000 / year. The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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