Environmental Planner

Kimley-Horn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Planner in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, manage permits, and conduct environmental studies related to transmission lines and substations. A degree in Environmental Planning and over 10 years of experience are required, along with strong writing skills and familiarity with GIS tools. The role offers excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience conducting environmental studies for local agencies and private entities.
• Understanding of the agencies involved with the Environmental Quality Act process.
• Experience with NEPA compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Quality Act documents and environmental impact reports.
• Secures permits and manages ecological risks for transmission lines.
• Conduct route analysis for new transmission lines and substations.

Skills

Strong writing/verbal skills

Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning

Detail-oriented team player

Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView

Ability to work independently and as a team

Education

Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmental Planning

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Worth office is seeking a Environmental Planner to join our Power Delivery team!

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Quality Act documents, environmental impact reports, and negative and mitigated negative declarations
• Secures permits, ensures compliance and manages ecological risks for transmission lines and substations.
• Conducts route analysis for new transmission lines and selecting sites for substations to minimize environmental impact.
• Perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members.
• Environmental clearance associated with local comprehensive plans/local land use planning
• Develops EMPs (Environmental Management Plans) to manage land disruption, noise, erosion, and vegetation management during construction.

Qualifications

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmentlal Planning (or other degree applicable to the planning field)
• 10+ years of experience conducting environmental studies for local agencies and private entities
• Experience with a wide range of tasks related to environmental planning
• Understanding of the agencies involved with the Environmental Quality Act process as well as the state's Land Planning Law
• Experience with NEPA compliance is a plus
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities