Entry-Level Environmental Planner & Admin Assistant

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. seeks a Planner I/Administrative Assistant in Providence, RI. The role targets 0–3 years of experience and a bachelor’s in environmental policy, planning, or related field.

You’ll support project managers, prepare client materials, and assist with contracts, budgets, and reporting. Key tasks include organizing submissions, handling communications, maintaining records, and contributing to planning and resilience projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in environmental policy, planning, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in environmental policy, planning or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to the public.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask; work well under deadline pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics/visualization or graphic design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and staff to prepare client deliverables.
• Organize and reproduce submissions, proposals, and qualification statements.
• Assist with contracts, insurances, bonds, and signatures as required.
• Complete Excel spreadsheets and tables for project monitoring.
• Monitor and respond to emails and calls; maintain filing systems.
• Support resilience, environmental, and urban planning projects with research.
• Prepare presentations, reports, memoranda, and other communications.
• Facilitate community meetings and assist multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Data analytics

Data visualization

Graphic design

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental policy or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Deltek/Vantagepoint

Job description

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. seeks a Planner I/Administrative Assistant in Providence, RI. The role targets 0–3 years of experience and a bachelor’s in environmental policy, planning, or related field.

You’ll support project managers, prepare client materials, and assist with contracts, budgets, and reporting. Key tasks include organizing submissions, handling communications, maintaining records, and contributing to planning and resilience projects.