Entry Level Environmental Planner

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Williamsburg, Virginia office. VHB is seeking a professional who has interest and potentially experience in preparing environmental review documentation in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other environmental studies. 

Our environmental and preservation planning team strives for a culture in which team members are excited about their work, supported professionally and personally, encouraged to be creative and innovative, and have opportunities to contribute to and learn about the diverse markets in which we work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and edit environmental reports, memoranda, and other project documentation such as meeting notes.
• Support public outreach, including creating informative and engaging project visuals, and coordinate with clients.
• Work with a team of planners, landscape architects, and engineers on NEPA and similar environmental and cultural reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout VHB’s multidisciplinary practice, particularly with VHB environmental planning team.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem-solving with teammates
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter 
• Capable of coordinating and performing multiple tasks among teams
• Capable of identifying and using appropriate resources for data gathering.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with Adobe products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is a plus.
• Ability to travel (site visits will require driving and/or air travel)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental or cultural discipline (environmental science, biology, wildlife management, historic preservation, archeology, or related disciplines)
• 0-1 years of planning experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, environmental justice and Title VI, Section 4(f), Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Section 106, a plus
• Writing samples required
• Valid driver's license

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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