Environmental Planner

Muller Engineering Company; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Muller Engineering Company is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Planner to support our transportation and water resources practices. You will conduct environmental analyses, ensure regulatory compliance, and prepare documentation for NEPA, ESA, and CWA requirements.

The role involves coordinating with agencies, engaging stakeholders, and serving in lead or project coordinator roles across multidisciplinary teams, while delivering quality results on schedule.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in environmental planning or related field.
• Experience with NEPA, environmental permitting, and regulatory coordination.
• Knowledge of CDOT NEPA procedures and environmental processes preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for reports and documentation.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate among multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with public and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental analyses and NEPA-related documentation.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for permits and approvals.
• Lead planning studies, reporting, and project facilitation.
• Support business development opportunities and proposal preparation.
• Serve as environmental lead on transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Deliver high-quality project deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Perform quality reviews of project documents and deliverables.
• Assist in hiring additional planning staff as backlog grows.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory coordination

Project leadership

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Muller Engineering Company is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Environmental Planner to support our transportation and water resources practices. As a member of Muller's Planning and Program Management group, this individual will contribute to a variety of community and infrastructure projects through environmental analysis, regulatory compliance, permitting, and project and program support.

This position will be responsible for conducting environmental analyses and preparing documentation in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience preparing technical reports and environmental compliance documentation, coordinating with regulatory agencies, supporting public and stakeholder engagement, and obtaining environmental permits and approvals. This individual may serve in a variety of project roles, including environmental task lead, project coordinator, technical reviewer, and document preparer.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable about the NEPA process, as well as Section 404 permitting, Section 7/10 consultation, Section 106 consultation, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate meetings and organize agendas, minutes, and presentation materials.
• Provide hands-on project support in the areas of planning studies, report preparation, project facilitation, and public and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and strategize business development opportunities and assist with proposal preparation and interviews.
• Serve as environmental lead on planning and multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct quality reviews of project deliverables and proposal documents.
• Assist in hiring additional planning staff upon securing sufficient project backlog.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience Requirements

• 8-10 years of professional experience in environmental planning, environmental compliance, or a related field, preferably with a focus on transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental science, biological science, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with the NEPA process and preparation of environmental compliance documentation.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory coordination, including Section 404, Section 7/10, Section 106, and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of or experience with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) NEPA procedures and environmental processes is strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing engineering plans and multidisciplinary project documents for environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated project leadership and coordination experience.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing environmental studies, planning reports, permit documentation, and other technical deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and project partners.
• Experience with software such as ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is a plus.

Required License or Certification

• Professional certification or registration applicable to the candidate’s field of practice is preferred, such as AICP, CEP, ENV SP, or LEED accreditation.

Salary range for this position is: $95,000/yr - $110,000/yr and is dependent on individual education, experience and qualifications.