Principal Environmental Planner – Mining Team

ICF•Denver, CO

1d•$130,687 - $222,169•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Planner to support its mining team in the Mountain West, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska. The role focuses on managing federal and state permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for mining and other energy projects, with knowledge of associated regulations and mining laws. The position manages permitting and environmental review processes, including environmental impact statements and environmental assessments. These processes may involve regulatory agency consultation, public involvement, baseline data collection, special studies, analysis of environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and other impacts, and development of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Clients include federal, state, and international agencies and private mining companies. Projects include critical mineral and energy development, as well as management of land use, water, recreation, and other resources. The Principal Environmental Planner will manage permitting and NEPA compliance projects, lead multidisciplinary teams preparing NEPA documents and technical deliverables, and serve as a primary client contact. The role also includes developing business opportunities and client relationships, managing project schedules and budgets, and leading, inspiring, and mentoring staff. Work may include other energy and infrastructure projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or a related discipline.
12 or more years of experience with national-, state-, or local-level environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multitask under strict deadlines.
Strong critical-thinking skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
Ability to set challenging, measurable, and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s).
Ability to identify and meet client needs within established guidelines.
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients to achieve established goals.
Ability to organize written work clearly, make it easy to follow, and tailor it to the intended audience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or a related field.
Four or more years of experience managing or preparing NEPA documents or environmental permitting.
Recent working experience with Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service regulations and policies.
Experience obtaining environmental permits and reviewing technical studies addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, and hydrology.
Experience managing pre-NEPA work, such as surveys and data collection.
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

Manage and review federal, state, and local permitting and NEPA compliance for mining and energy projects.
Serve as a primary point of contact for local, state, and federal government clients and private-sector clients, including mining companies, commercial and industrial developers, and engineering companies.
Lead multidisciplinary teams preparing NEPA documents, conducting research, preparing technical documents and deliverables, and interfacing with external clients.
Serve as a permitting and NEPA compliance project manager on large, complex mining projects and, as needed, other energy and infrastructure projects.
Plan and complete project tasks to deliver accurate, timely, high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services.
Interface with agencies and clients and build and maintain strong relationships.
Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare proposals, and develop and expand client relationships.
Lead project teams to meet client schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
Lead, manage, inspire, and mentor staff.
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.