Environmental Planner jobs in Georgia

Our client has an immediate need for an Environmental Planner to join and grow the Atlanta, Georgia, office. The successful candidate for this position would work primarily on preparation of environmental documentation of transportation projects.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing 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 applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordination with sub-consultants, government agencies, primary clients, and public.
• Consulting with clients to advise and develop strategies to navigate through the environmental documentation and permitting processes.
• This position may be integrated into a support function with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Office of Environmental Services NEPA Section.

This position requires:

• A Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Five to ten years of experience with NEPA requirements and document preparation.
• Preparation of NEPA documentation for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or other federal transportation agencies.
• Experience with State Departments of Transportation, particularly the GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP), is a plus.
• Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Word and Excel) expected.
• Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, managing environmental staff as well as collaborating with other Environmental Planning peers.

Our client is a premier environmental services consulting firm of over 80 employees committed to quality service and client satisfaction, and is based out of Atlanta, Georgia.

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about environmental planning and want to make a positive impact on our communities, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• National Environmental Policy Act: 5 years (Required)
• GDOT: 5 years (Required)
• Environmental policy: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person