Environmental Planner

VHB; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Planner for their New England team. In this hybrid role, you will lead the preparation of environmental documentation for transportation clients, contributing to sustainable planning solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in environmental policies and substantial project management experience, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting positive community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Opportunity for learning and development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NEPA and MEPA implications.
• 5-8 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Certifications like ENV SP, LEED, or WELL are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of NEPA and MEPA documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and manage environmental projects.
• Prepare environmental documentation and presentations.

Skills

Environmental Planning

Sustainability Strategies

Project Management

Education

B.S./B.A. in Environmental Planning

Urban Planning or Environmental Science

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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Environmental Planner | Watertown, MA | Hybrid

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work '

Recent VHB Accolades

2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal .

VHB is actively seeking an Environmental Planner to enrich our New England team. This role will be leading and supporting the preparation of federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) documentation for a diverse set of DOT/transportation clients.

At VHB, we specialize in delivering comprehensive environmental services to an array of clients, including municipalities, transportation agencies, airports, energy firms, private developers, and more. Our offerings encompass intricate technical analyses, both short and long-term planning solutions, as well as strategic environmental permitting strategies. Our objective is to not only meet regulatory standards but also to advance sustainability objectives and comprehend the impacts of our built environment.

We are in search of an adept professional with a proven track record in devising sustainable solutions for large-scale infrastructure endeavors. This role extends beyond project oversight, encompassing the leadership of diverse teams engaged in environmental permitting across a broad spectrum of clients and projects.

Within VHB’s expansive environmental realm, our team delivers a spectrum of services ranging from environmental permitting to sustainability and resilience planning. This includes areas such as energy policy, climate action planning, net-zero emissions strategies, climate vulnerability assessments, urban and regional planning, solid waste management, air quality and noise studies, natural resource stewardship, water conservation, historic resource management, and community engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support technical reviews associated with natural, human, and cultural resource analyses related to NEPA/MEPA
• Coordinate with clients and manage environmental projects including technical sub consultants
• Review environmental studies and work prepared by others.
• Prepare environmental documentation and presentations.
• Manage environmental scopes and budgets amongst a diverse range of technical resource groups.
• Support the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and public hearings.
• Ability to travel occasionally
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in environmental planning, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and MEPA as it relates to Transportation/DOT projects
• 5-8 years’ experience in environmental consulting or related field
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP), LEED, and/or WELL certification a plus
  
  

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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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