Senior Environmental Planner
Environmental Science Associates
Lead and manage SEPA/NEPA environmental planning projects for Puget Sound region.
12 days ago ago
$112,451 - $149,663
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Hybrid
Company Size
721 Employees
Service Specialisms
Community planning
Airport planning
Environmental planning
Environmental analysis and assessment
Natural resources management
Cultural resources management
Environmental restoration
Environmental design
Sector Specialisms
Community Planning
Airport Planning
Environmental Planning
Environmental Analysis and Assessment
Natural Resources Management
Cultural Resources Management
Environmental Restoration and Design
Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
nepa review
permit applications
project management
compliance planning
client development
team mentorship
- You will serve as a SEPA or NEPA specialist, preparing and managing complex environmental documents including checklists and Environmental Impact Statements. You may specialize in project-level environmental review or programmatic comprehensive planning documents. You may specialize in zoning code review and analysis and review of development plans. You may specialize in local, state, and federal permit compliance.
- You are known for preparing permit applications that are complete and compliant, whether the permitting entity be local, state or federal.
- You will demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the development of environmental compliance and planning documents in accordance with applicable guidelines and requirements, while delivering assignments within budget and schedule.
- You are a collaborative and supportive team member and communicator who takes the initiative to identify and contribute to broad project or team goals, providing mentoring and coaching to more junior staff to foster team success. You work collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver your projects on time and within budget and have developed and tracked scope, schedules, and budgets.
- You will produce technical work and written products that are clear and concise and will serve as a subject matter expert.
- You will lead and support business and client development efforts including preparing proposals, identifying opportunities, developing capture strategies, and engaging with proposal/interview teams. These efforts will include having the responsibility for preparing scopes of work and budgets.
- You will provide mentorship and support for junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.
- You will serve as Senior Environmental Planner, which will include being a project manager on some projects. You will lead or support multi-faceted planning projects in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, landscape architects and other specialists.
What you bring
sepa
nepa
eis
permitting
10+ years
bachelor's
- You possess excellent oral and presentation skills and have led and directed marketing and business development pursuits including developing capture strategies, and leading proposals, interviews, and presentations.
- You are adept at coordinating with clients, discipline leads, technical and support staff, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
- You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with major course work in environmental, urban or transportation planning, geography, public policy, science, or a related interdisciplinary field and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant, professional experience in leading or directing the development of high-quality community and environmental analyses, including SEPA and NEPA documentation and client deliverables for both public agency and private development clients.
- You are known for preparing documents that are concise, well-written and supported, and for your ability to present information understandably and speak persuasively about complex topics to colleagues, clients, agency staff, teaming partners, other project stakeholders and the general public.
- You have been a project manager or task lead for at least one SEPA EIS in Washington state. You have hands-on experience and comprehensive knowledge of policy planning, land use and environmental permitting, and relevant regulatory and environmental regulations and processes in Washington state.
- You will consistently demonstrate your solid writing skills, attentive listening skills, and participate in and/or lead client meetings, present at or provide support at community workshops and public hearings effectively presenting complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently. You will be committed to treating people respectfully and equitably.
- You have experience working on projects in Washington or Oregon.
- You are an environmental planner who has experience with environmental compliance and permitting for projects of varying degrees of complexity of different types, such as: transportation; energy; airports; maritime ports; public infrastructure; recreation and parks; general and specific land use plans; adaptation or resiliency; and land use code analysis. Experience with GMA and comprehensive planning, including subarea plans and planned actions, is a plus.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1969
Year Established
The company was established at a pivotal time for environmental legislation.
21 offices
National Presence
Operates through 21 offices across the United States.
Hundreds of millions
Annual Revenue
Maintains consistent and substantial revenue growth.
Employee-owned since 2000
Ownership Model
Adopts open-book management and shared equity since 2000.
- Evolved from a Bay Area boutique to a national firm.
- Supports projects from airports and transportation to wetland restoration and community planning.
- Merges science, planning, engineering, archaeology, and design for multidisciplinary impact.
- Has led unusual projects like environmental impact review of Christo’s Running Fence installation.
- Provides extensive regulatory compliance, restoration, and environmental analysis services.
- Balances ambitious restoration—such as tidal marsh creation—with major infrastructure efforts.
- Typically works on large public-sector and utility projects like dam, highway, and airport upgrades.
- Collaboration: We work as one team to serve our clients and communities.
- Integrity: We are committed to acting ethically and transparently in all of our endeavors.
- Innovation: We seek creative, forward-thinking solutions to environmental challenges.
- Excellence: We take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable, and impactful services.
2030
Net-Zero Goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions.
- Focusing on minimizing environmental impact and contributing to climate resilience.
- Implementing carbon reduction strategies, energy-efficient operations, and sustainable project designs.
- Integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation into environmental planning and consulting services.
- ESA is committed to creating an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and integral to decision-making.
- The company actively recruits and supports the professional development of women and underrepresented groups in the environmental field.
- ESA tracks gender diversity and strives to increase female representation in leadership roles and across all levels of the organization.
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