Senior Environmental Planner

WSP • Lake Oswego, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join their expanding Pacific Northwest Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting service group. This position can be remote or hybrid, working out of their Seattle, Redmond (WA), Bend, Portland, or Boise offices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong writing skills, and can manage multi-discipline workflows. The Senior Environmental Planner will lead environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance services for clients in the power, oil and gas, manufacturing, and data center sectors. This role involves close collaboration with project managers to ensure environmental deliverables meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

Requirements

• BS degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architectural, or related degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-education work experience
• Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to NEPA, SEPA, CEQA, EFSC, and/or EFSEC compliance
• Experienced in completing environmental permit applications and supporting analyses
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel

Nice To Haves

• AICP certified, or ability to obtain certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leading and reviewing NEPA, SEPA, and/or CEQA environmental documents
• Developing environmental compliance strategies and preparing documentation related to compliance with: NEPA and SEPA
• Energy Facility Siting in OR and WA (EFSC or EFSEC)
• USFS Special Use Permits and forest management plans
• BLM right-of-way agreements and resource management plans
• Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401
• Land Use Planning Requirements in OR, WA, ID
• Leading energy infrastructure routing and siting studies
• Managing tasks or projects, including overseeing small project teams
• Developing and managing scopes, schedules, budgets
• Interfacing with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior