Sr NEPA Planner

Description

• Lead development of NEPA documentation (CatEx, EA, EIS) for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate technical studies (biological, cultural, water resources, noise, air quality, land use).
• Navigate regulatory processes with UDOT, FHWA, BLM, USACE, USFS, and Utah DEQ.
• Contribute to proposal writing, scope development, and client support.
• Prepare environmental impact analyses, permitting documents, and supporting reports.
• Mentor junior planners and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams.
• Participate in public and stakeholder meetings, hearings, and agency coordination.

Requirements

Consor Engineers is seeking a NEPA Planner to support transportation and infrastructure projects across Utah, with a strong focus on UDOT and federal-aid highway work. This role is ideal for someone experienced in NEPA/CEQA who enjoys leading documentation, agency coordination, and mentoring junior staff — with the option to grow into leadership over time.

Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of NEPA/environmental planning experience, preferably in transportation or infrastructure.
• Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Utah environmental regulations.
• Proven experience with agency coordination and technical documentation.

Benefits

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Work-Life Fit – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package!

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance