NEPA Planner 1

Atlas • Duluth, GA

22h

About The Position

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company. Join our team as a NEPA Planner I in Duluth, Georgia, where youll support impactful transportation and infrastructure projects that shape communities across the state. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience preparing NEPA documents, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and working closely with agencies like GDOT. If youre eager to build a career in environmental planning while learning from experienced practitioners, this is your opportunity to grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, or closely related field.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight trips.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA)
• Proficiency with Adobe, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Suite, and AutoCad/Civil3D
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for coordination with the Project Management team
• Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Georgia Department of Transportation is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental planning for Georgia Department of Transportation projects
• Prepare NEPA documents (Programmatic Categorical Exclusions, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Finding of No Significant Impact)
• Lead coordination within an interdisciplinary NEPA team comprised of Historians, Archaeologists, Ecologists, and Air/Noise Analysts
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules for transportation projects
• Read and comprehend transportation construction plans
• Anticipate and mitigate risks to Georgia DOT projects
• Prepare materials for public involvement meetings and draft letters responding to public comments
• Understand and apply applicable various Memoranda of Understanding to Georgia DOT projects
• Conduct research for land use planning and Environmental Justice populations impacts for NEPA documents
• Prepare Georgia DOT TPro and Primavera P6 updates, Georgia DOT progress reports, and monthly coordination meeting minutes
• Assist with various business development activities, including preparation of technical and fee proposals for local, state, and federal aid projects
• Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders, including project/program managers, roadway/structural/traffic engineers, regulatory agencies, local governments, etc.

Benefits

• Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees