Staff Planner / Permitter
Trc Companies, Inc.
Leads environmental permitting and planning for energy/infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest.
9 days ago ago
$85,000 - $125,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Hybrid
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Energy
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Project Management
Consulting
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Power & Utilities
Transportation
Water
Government
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
project delivery
permit documentation
bid preparation
client meetings
stakeholder interface
staff mentoring
- Work on multiple assignments simultaneously and communicate effectively to deconflict competing priorities and schedule deadlines.
- Lead or participate in client, agency consultation, and internal team meetings
- Represent TRC at public meetings.
- Interface directly with clients, internal team members including subconsultants, regulatory agency staff, and tribal representatives.
- Lead the preparation of documents in compliance with Washington state, Oregon state, Idaho state, and local jurisdiction permitting.
- Manage project/task delivery to meet client expectations as well as TRC quality, safety, and financial goals.
- As part of a team, lead and/or assist preparing competitive bid proposals and participate in client/business capture opportunities.
- Complete company administrative tasks as required.
- Mentor and train junior staff.
What you bring
technical writing
nepa
land use
oregon permitting
bachelor’s
7-10+ years
- Technical writing and communication skills are mandatory.
- Able to maintain a positive attitude and deliver exceptional client service and leadership, while sometimes working under aggressive schedules, demanding clients, and controversial projects.
- Able to travel as needed for project assignments and pursuits.
- Able to manage task scope, schedule, and budget while meeting client needs.
- Flexibly to meet project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workday or work week.
- Able to address EIS requirements of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- Experience with wildfire hazard reduction and mitigation experience in Oregon and northern California.
- Possess a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to TRC's insurance carrier.
- 7-10+ years of professional experience completing siting/feasibility analyses and land use permitting, with particular knowledge and working experience given to Oregon and Washington local/state land use permitting.
- Familiarity with land development, energy and/or transportation-related projects is preferred.
- Able to work productively with state and county agencies involved with project permitting.
- Able to prioritize, organize, and perform competing work assignments simultaneously.
- Federal NEPA experience with USFS, BLM, DOE, FHWA working on NEPA Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental Impact Statement.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Policy, or a related field.
- Excellent analytical reasoning skills and technical writing to identify project constraints, proposed solutions and deconflict project siting.
- Strong working knowledge of Oregon permitting processes for land use development and utilities projects.
- Able to effectively direct and support other technical staff, field teams, and interact with clients, stakeholders and contractors.
- Strong working knowledge of Oregon state and local permitting requirements is essential.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong working knowledge of Oregon permitting processes for power and utilities projects, including the State of Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) process.
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
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Company
Overview
1969 Founded
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1969, marking over five decades of global consulting and engineering expertise.
Top ranking
ENR Lists
Recognized annually in ENR’s rankings as a leading firm in design and environmental services.
- A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm.
- Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects.
- Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies.
- Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure.
- Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables.
- Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.
- Integrity in all actions
- Excellence in delivery
- Innovation through collaboration
- Accountability for success
- Commitment to client satisfaction
2050 Target
Net-zero carbon emissions
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on environmental impact reduction in projects
- Sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions
- Investment in renewable energy technologies
- Commitment to minimizing waste and optimizing resources
- Gender balance initiatives in leadership roles
- Promotion of a diverse workforce through talent acquisition strategies
- Focus on providing equal opportunities for all employees
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