Senior Environmental Planner

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Research Triangle Park, NC

55d•Remote

About The Position

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world. Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy. Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science. Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Environmental Planner to our team based in North Carolina. This position is fully remote. The Senior Environmental Planner is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the continental U.S., with a preference for individuals residing within 50 miles of a major airport to facilitate efficient travel. This position will support and grow our robust nationwide support for a variety of Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other Federal Agency programs. This position will support the pursuit and execution of projects targeting a mix of federal clients across a wide geographic and project purpose area. The position will engage with design-build contractors supporting federal agency projects with environmental support (permitting and compliance) to ensure the projects meet and comply with applicable regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

BS degree in environmental sciences or relatable engineering field (non-IT) is required. This position is not suitable for an Information Technology background.
20+ years of experience in managing environmental related aspects that could include environmental planning, permitting, compliance, construction support, process improvement, operations, and management related areas.
Possess designation as a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) by the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals, or ability to obtain credential within six months of starting the position.
Demonstrated work experience supporting federal or state agencies with environmental support across multiple environmental aspects with diverse project requirements.
Experience positively influencing team members to successful completion of project requirements.
Enthusiasm for some travel and satisfactory driving record with current US issued driver license. Successful candidate will pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background check by designated company automobile insurance carrier.
Willingness to listen, learn, and apply new skills.
Initiative to build own career and success.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Responsibilities

Engage with federal, state, and local regulating authorities to fully understand administrative requirements for approval of environmental requirements of construction activities.
Show entrepreneurial leadership by building client relationships, lead multidisciplinary environmental teams, and guide efforts across Tetra Tech's network and client portfolio.
Responsible for carrying out effective collaboration, supporting project execution, and understanding aspects of environmental regulations.
Occasional visits to construction sites to provide assessment of compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
Be able, willing, and interested to occasionally perform some work of field teams to stay relevant with the challenges and nuances of field data collection.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.