Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • $95,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Denver Tech Center office is seeking a Land Use Permitting Project Manager with 7+ years of experience to join their Environmental team. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including land use permitting in Colorado and/or adjacent states.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, or related field
• Ability to work with diverse project stakeholders and various jurisdictions
• Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
• Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
• Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
• Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize project impacts and find creative solutions to move projects forward
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Desire to provide exceptional client service
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to enjoy work independently and on a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NEPA a plus.
• Experience with renewable energy and power projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Author, compile and manage land use permit applications (including special use, conditional use and major use permits) in Colorado and adjacent states.
• Author due diligence and resource reports and varying project planning documents in support of local (county/municipal) and state land use permits.
• Assess project impacts on the natural, physical, and human environment and, as appropriate, assist in the development of minimization and mitigation measures.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients and various regulatory agencies to identify and fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects.
• Monitor and adhere to project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Support multidisciplinary teams on a variety of projects, with a primary focus on renewable energy and electric transmission projects.
• Build internal and external professional relationships.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

Benefits

• Performance based bonuses
• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree