Senior Environmental Planner
About The Position
ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner with consulting experience to support its Mountain West planning team. The role supports energy, transportation, mining, transmission, and other infrastructure projects, helping clients meet National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated regulatory requirements. ICF prepares and reviews environmental impact statements (EISs), environmental assessments (EAs), and categorical exclusions (CatExs) for projects nationwide, and manages environmental review processes involving agency consultation, public participation, impact analysis, and mitigation measures. The Senior Environmental Planner will manage permitting and NEPA documents for commercial clients and lead agencies, plan and complete major tasks across multiple projects, and oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets. The position also directs technical staff, works with staff and clients at all levels, and interfaces with agencies and clients to build and maintain relationships. The role is remote-ready and supports ICF’s Environment & Planning Division.
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 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 for permitting and NEPA documents as a representative for commercial clients and lead agencies.
- Plan and complete major tasks on 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 and clients at all levels and direct technical staff on project teams.
- Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain relationships.
- Prepare or review environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and categorical exclusions to support NEPA compliance.
Benefits
- Flexible workplace arrangements and work-life balance.
- Donation matching and volunteer opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
