NEPA Planner

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The NEPA Planner is responsible for completeing NEPA tasks on transportation projects from inception to completion, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role involves close coordination with developers, government agencies, and community members.

Duties:

• This position is for a full-time mid-level NEPA Planner within KCI Technologies’ Great Mid-Atlantic (GMA) Transportation NEPA Division.
• The position will be located in one of KCI’s Pennsylvania offices and will include limited travel to Sparks, MD.
• The candidate must have experience in Pennsylvania with permitting and environmental clearance preparation/documentation and management.
• Qualified candidates must have exceptional communication and writing skills and the ability to work well within large multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
• In addition to authoring NEPA documents, the candidate must have demonstrated technical and documentation experience with NEPA related environmental laws/policy including Section 4(f)/6(f), community and environmental justice impact assessment, air and noise quality impact assessment, wetland/stream assessment, indirect and cumulative impact assessment and Section 106 assessment/documentation.

Desired Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of FHWA, PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s environmental policies and procedures is required.
• The preferred candidate should possess strong skills in technical writing, environmental documentation preparation/review, conducting field work, making presentations and management delivery of expedited project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete and manage environmental tasks for transportation projects.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct public hearings and participate in community outreach initiatives.
• Review, approve, and recommend changes to technical reports.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and plans for senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise in zoning, land use, transportation, and environmental issues.
• Provide technical oversight for projects and staff.
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects comply with ISO standards.
• Conduct and submit timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and mid-level planners.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, transportation planning, urban planning or related discipline• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.• Proficiency in GIS software.• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.• Good communication and technical writing skills.• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred: • Previous internships or work experience in this industry.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:• Valid Driver’s License • Ability to maintain required certifications.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: • AICP

• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.