Senior Environmental Planner

ICF•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$98,614 - $167,644•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with consulting experience to support its Mountain West planning team. The position provides environmental planning, policy, and permitting support, with a focus on leading projects through compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated regulations. The role supports renewable and traditional energy, transportation, mining, transmission, and other infrastructure projects. ICF prepares and reviews environmental impact statements (EISs), environmental assessments (EAs), and categorical exclusions (CatExs) for clients nationwide. Its environmental review processes include regulatory agency consultation, public involvement, analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, and socioeconomic impacts, and identification of mitigation measures. The Senior Environmental Planner acts as a project manager for permitting and NEPA documents, plans and completes major project tasks, manages scopes, schedules, and budgets, directs technical staff, and works with clients and agencies to maintain strong relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in natural or physical science, public policy, economics, environmental management, or a related subject.
At least 8 years of consulting experience preparing and/or reviewing documents in compliance with NEPA and associated regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multitask under strict deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
Ability to understand task expectations and how tasks fit into the overall project.
Ability to identify and meet client needs within established guidelines.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing NEPA projects and environmental permitting.
Experience preparing biological assessments and conducting Endangered Species Act consultation.
Experience interfacing with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets, and writing proposals.

Responsibilities

Act as project manager on permitting and NEPA documents as a representative for commercial clients and lead agencies.
Plan and complete major project tasks across multiple projects, delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, including permitting and NEPA documents.
Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Interact with staff at all levels and with clients, and direct technical staff on project teams.
Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain strong relationships.