Staff Environmental Planner - Environmental Services (Phoenix)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell's office in Phoenix, AZ, is actively seeking a Staff Environmental Planner to support projects for environmental surveys, NEPA analysis, and permitting services.

Responsibilities

• Project management, team leadership, management & mentoring of junior staff.
• Preparing studies, evaluations, NEPA, and state documentation for all types and sizes of environmental projects.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence in the area of technical report writing related to NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (Federal, State, local) permitting documents.
• Experience with environmental compliance, permitting, and agency consultations.
• Working with clients, resource agencies, environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
• Develop, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with clients.
• Aid in developing business for the Environmental Services Global Practice.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning or Natural and/or Cultural Resources Management or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years related consulting experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management and business development.
• Specific experience in electric transmission, oil & gas, renewables, and other similar markets is preferred.
• Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in the western U.S is a requirement.
• Local and regional knowledge and relationships with existing clients is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required to develop and maintain relationships.
• Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with GIS and excellent writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong experience working with both private and public-sector clients.