Senior Planner - Environmental

Bolton & Menk•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bolton & Menk, a top regional consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to join their Environmental Planning Work Group in Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina. This role offers a chance to work with a talented team and make a lasting impact on communities. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing sustainable community infrastructure solutions, focusing on collaboration to achieve lasting results. Their expertise lies in solving complex problems involving technical, regulatory, and community issues with a fresh, engaging approach.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, or affiliated degrees.
10+ years of progressive experience.
Thorough knowledge of planning methods and application at the local and regional level.
Experienced in agency and stakeholder involvement techniques and processes.
Experience researching methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development.
Applied knowledge of methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead and support projects involving federal and state environmental reviews (NEPA, SEPA, and related special-purpose laws).
Undertake infrastructure and corridor planning, sustainability and climate resilience assessments, and environmental compliance and permitting.
Manage project work including environmental assessments, alternatives analysis, infrastructure and transportation planning, natural and cultural resource coordination, parks and trail system planning, and policy research supporting community and infrastructure resilience.
Work directly with clients to guide environmental review strategies, development review, and policy updates.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on complex, multi-agency projects integrating natural resources, cultural resources, water resources, and community planning.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the environmental planning team, supporting staff development and fostering a collaborative practice.