Environmental Planner

NV5 • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

NV5 provides technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. NV5 primarily focuses on six business verticals (divisions): Conformity Assessment, Infrastructure Support Services, Utility Services, Environmental Health Sciences, Buildings and Technology, and Geospatial. Join NV5 as an Environmental Planner and be part of a team with an excellent reputation for completing comprehensive environmental services nationwide. With decades of experience, we are industry leaders in environmental and regulatory compliance. At NV5, you will work on diverse projects, from securing agency approvals to preparing environmental documents, technical reports, regulatory permit applications, feasibility studies, and more. You will work in industries spanning utilities, renewable energy, transportation, water resources, public and private development, municipal services, and more, in both planning and construction phases. Why NV5? Because you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with a team of experts, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and want to be part of a company that values your expertise and dedication, NV5 is the place for you. This is a hybrid or onsite role, based in either Phoenix, Arizona, or Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology, Anthropology, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 5-12 years of total related consulting experience, with 3-6 years of experience leading and managing technical teams, project management, and business development, focused on NEPA or CEQA compliance.
• This should include the successful preparation of documents as the lead author.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• An established and successful history executing tasks for simple and complex projects that include assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, assisting with strategic plan development, and working with private and public-sector clients.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental compliance, permitting, and agency experience that includes consultations with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and other local, federal, and state agencies in the Western U.S.
• Direct experience working with federally recognized tribes in the Southwest
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and ArcGIS Online
• Familiarity with southwest sensitive species and ecology.

Responsibilities

• Project management (proposal writing, cost estimates, budgeting, invoicing, task management)
• Preparing NEPA and/or CEQA documentation, including Level of Effort (LOE), Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), Environmental Information Documents (EID), Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Public Involvement, Records of Decision (ROD), and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
• Preparing or reviewing other documentation, including Environmental Hazards Reviews, Initial Site Assessments (ISA), Phase I Reports, Technical Memorandums, and Desktop Reviews.
• Working with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, Flexible Time Off, a 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees