Senior Environmental Planner

Responsibilities

• Researching and evaluating environmental data pertaining to the cultural, social, natural, and physical environments and resources.
• Preparing NEPA and planning documents, including Need and Purpose Statements, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Ensuring that NEPA documentation conforms to current applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordination with sub-consultants, government agencies, primary clients, and the public.
• Developing and maintaining schedules and budgets, including changing priorities as clients require.
• Consulting with clients to advise and develop strategies to navigate environmental documentation and permitting processes.
• Mentor, coach, and support team members while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Collaborate with business development and operational leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Requirements

• A Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• AICP or CEP certification preferred but not required.
• 15+ years of experience with NEPA requirements and document preparation.
• Preparation of NEPA documentation for Federal Highway Administration or other federal transportation agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Transit Administration.
• Experience with State Departments of Transportation, particularly the GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP), is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, AdobePro, AI/ChatGPT, and Canva applications in the discipline is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, organized, and able to work within a fast-paced team environment and be able to collaborate with experts in other disciplines to deliver projects.

Benefits

• EPEI offers a competitive salary and benefits package that is negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and full or part-time status.
• The full compensation package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid personal time off, paid holidays; medical/dental, life/disability insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Personnel working part-time (under 30 hours per week) are eligible for participation in the firm’s 401k, prorated PTO, Holiday, and Volunteer Time Off, non-exempt bonus plan, and the firm’s ESOP if working more than 1,000 hours per year.
• EPEI offers flexible schedules and negotiable work from home options.