What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Planner position at POWER Engineers, Inc.?
POWER Engineers, a Member of WSP, Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. Across multiple industries, our diverse staff specialize in the areas of air, water, waste, ecological and cultural resources across the country and internationally.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist senior staff in energy infrastructure siting and routing studies
- Assist in preparation and technical writing of environmental planning and analysis documents
- Assist with local zoning or permit applications
- Research local, state, and federal permitting requirements
- Assist senior staff in field reviews and investigations to determine suitable project site locations
- Attend and participate in open house and public meeting environments
- Interface with internal Project Managers, staff, clients, and sub-contractors
- Assist with client coordination including project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
- Performs other duties as assigned
- This position requires a BS degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related degree
- Three-five (3-5) years of experience
- Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
- Ability to travel, up to 30% of the time
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Self-starter willing to tackle a variety of tasks simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge and experience with Arc GIS are a plus
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender affirming care
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!