Senior Environmental Planner

Environmental Science Associates • Seattle, WA

188d • $112,451 - $149,663

About The Position

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Environmental Planner with intellectual curiosity and initiative to help drive the growth of our dynamic team of environmental planners in the Pacific Northwest. This is a senior-level opportunity in our Community Development team of professionals who provide environmental compliance and permitting expertise for municipalities, energy providers, transit agencies, educational institutions, airports and maritime ports, and private developers throughout the Puget Sound region and the Pacific Northwest. As a Senior Environmental Planner, you will manage and/or significantly support large-scale SEPA and NEPA projects; WA State Growth Management Act comprehensive planning; local, state and/or federal permitting; and climate action and adaptation planning, as determined by the expertise you have developed over the course of your career. You will be client-focused, fostering relationships with ESA’s existing clients and extending our services to new clients, and engaging in the professional community. This opportunity is focused on professional expertise, quality, outstanding client service, and being part of a team with a passion to do great work and have fun together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental, urban or transportation planning, geography, public policy, science, or a related interdisciplinary field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant, professional experience in leading or directing the development of high-quality community and environmental analyses.
• Experience as a project manager or task lead for at least one SEPA EIS in Washington state.
• Hands-on experience and comprehensive knowledge of policy planning, land use and environmental permitting, and relevant regulatory and environmental regulations and processes in Washington state.
• Ability to prepare concise, well-written documents and present complex topics understandably.
• Experience with environmental compliance and permitting for projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GMA and comprehensive planning, including subarea plans and planned actions.
• Experience working on projects in Washington or Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Environmental Planner and project manager on some projects.
• Lead or support multi-faceted planning projects in collaboration with scientists, engineers, archaeologists, landscape architects and other specialists.
• Prepare and manage complex environmental documents including checklists and Environmental Impact Statements as a SEPA or NEPA specialist.
• Produce technical work and written products that are clear and concise.
• Provide mentorship and support for junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity.
• Coordinate with clients, discipline leads, technical and support staff, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate solid writing skills and participate in client meetings, community workshops, and public hearings.
• Lead and support business and client development efforts including preparing proposals and developing capture strategies.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Employee ownership structure.
• Commitment to a safe workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees