Environmental Planner I

RK&K • Upper Merion Township, PA

4h • $34 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a skilled and energetic NEPA/permitting planner to join
our team of experts in King of Prussia, PA.

As an environmental planner at RK&K, you will work with a multidisciplinary team
to conduct/support project development, environmental
analysis/compliance, interagency coordination, and public outreach services for
infrastructure projects, particularly for compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office
• Adept at research and problem-solving
• Detail oriented, energetic, and highly reliable with a strong work ethic
• Outstanding responsiveness to client and project needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience or understanding of geographic information systems

Responsibilities

• Supports coordination among engineers, design teams and a wide range of environmental disciplines (e.g., cultural resources, natural resources, community resources, air, noise, and hazardous materials) to develop alternatives, assess and minimize impacts, and support decision-making.
• Performs NEPA and/or environmental compliance (environmental reviews) for public infrastructure projects by conducting research, tracking and organizing information, evaluating environmental impacts and alternatives.
• Develops NEPA documents, and other environmental documents including NEPA reevaluations and Section 4(f) evaluations.
• Reviews contracts and plan sets and advocate for options with an eye towards all environmental implications.
• Completes studies in compliance with NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act, and other related state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates with project clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders and elected officials.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level