Lead Environmental Planner

Apex Engineering Group•Detroit Lakes, MN

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Environmental Planner position offers flexibility, allowing work from any Apex office (Fargo, Bismarck, Dickinson, Minot, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, Minnetonka, MN) or remotely within 100 miles of the ND Offices. This role is a strategic hire, providing an opportunity to build an environmental team by expanding services to both public and private clients. Key responsibilities include technical work for transportation and water projects, focusing on NEPA documentation, threatened and endangered species assessments, public agency coordination, permitting, and wetland delineation/mitigation. The position also involves participating in business development, preparing effective technical proposals, and actively collaborating on projects with other project managers. The candidate will be expected to attend in-person key business, client, and project-related meetings, including personnel meetings if they are a direct supervisor.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural resource management, environmental science, biological science, ecology or related field.
5+ years of environmental planning and permitting experience requiring knowledge with NEPA document preparation and environmental permitting.
Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation projects and public agencies located in North Dakota and Minnesota is preferred.
Specialized experience authoring Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing NEPA documentation for projects including Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and Categorical Exclusions.
Participate in business development and marketing activities related to environmental work with existing clients and potential new clients.
Prepares technical proposals for project pursuits with other project managers and market leaders.
Contributes to project pursuit efforts by participating in interviews for specific projects that have a heavy need for environmental planning.
Preparing permits related to the Clean Water Act Sections 10/404 (Corps) and 401 Water Quality Certifications and USFWS Section 7 Consultation.
Review field and office wetland delineations and review jurisdictional determinations by agencies.
Participate in transportation team, management, and company staff meetings and seminars when appropriate.
Assists with the development of budgets for planning work.
Responsible for hiring and recruiting other environmental staff as needed and approved by the Sector Leader.
Effective communication skills with the public will be required in settings such as public meetings, informational meetings, construction notifications, etc.
This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during deadlines for submittals.
Other duties as assigned.