Senior Environmental Planner

Stantec•Honolulu, HI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Stantec's Hawaii offices are hiring a full-time or part-time Associate Level Senior Environmental Planner. As a Senior Environmental Planner you will work in a dynamic team environment with other environmental planners, engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, and regulatory experts with a high capacity for growth. This position will include opportunities for primarily office work; some field work and travel for meetings and conferences will be required. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Requirements

A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Natural Resources, or Geology
Minimum 10 years’ related experience performing analysis, consulting, and providing recommendations for various types of clients
Experience working with state/local departments in Hawaii and various Counties
Experience working with local subconsultants
Solid understanding of federal and state regulations (HEPA/ NEPA) and permitting requirements
Project management experience with strong attention to detail.
Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
Should be personable, motivated, and a self-starter capable of working both individually and as part of team.
Ability to analyze information and data and develop appropriate conclusions, as required.
Ability to creatively problem-solve and communicate.
Ability for periodic travel necessary to support field surveys and/or project meetings.
Highly proficient with MS Office suite.
Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification desired.
Experience developing more complex technical documentation or permitting assignments (e.g., multi-agency jurisdictions) is an asset.
Experience reviewing and analyzing local (County, City) municipal codes, General Plans, and zoning ordinances to determine permitting strategy for a variety of projects.
Working knowledge and professional contacts with county departments in Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii is an asset.
Working knowledge of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) project requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation of environmental compliance documents (Hawaii Environmental Quality Act/ National Environmental Policy Act [HEPA/ NEPA]).
Manage preparation of various environmental constraints analyses, land use entitlement reviews, as well as environmental plans and strategies required for construction and planning projects.
Contribute to business development activities, including proposals (budget development and proposal writing) and relationship building with existing and prospective clients.
Lead and/or assist with all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement.
Coordinate with clients, regulatory/resource agencies, local governments.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously as the client’s representative.
Adherence to the approved scope, budget and schedule are imperative.
Conduct and direct desktop and field research, impact analyses, and prepare technical documentation.
Oversight of staff during work execution and/or field programs.
Complete quality review of staff prepared deliverables (e.g., technical reports).
Mentor junior staff.
Other duties as assigned.