Senior Environmental Planner
About the role
The Senior Environmental Planner will lead environmental assessment, permitting and compliance services in support of clients in the power, oil and gas, manufacturing, and data center sectors. This role will work closely with project managers to ensure environmental deliverables meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and review of NEPA, SEPA, and/or CEQA environmental documents
- Develop environmental compliance strategies and prepare documentation related to compliance with: NEPA and SEPA, Energy Facility Siting in OR and WA (EFSC or EFSEC), USFS Special Use Permits and forest management plans, BLM right-of-way agreements and resource management plans, Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401, Land Use Planning Requirements in OR, WA, ID
- Lead energy infrastructure routing and siting studies
- Manage tasks or projects, including overseeing small project teams
- Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets
- Interface with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public
Requirements
- BS degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architectural, or related degree
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-education work experience
- Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to NEPA, SEPA, CEQA, EFSC, and/or EFSEC compliance
- Experienced in completing environmental permit applications and supporting analyses
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
Preferred Qualifications
- AICP certified, or ability to obtain certification is a plus
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $74,200 - $133,500
Schedule
Remote or hybrid working out of Seattle, Redmond (WA), Bend, Portland or Boise offices.