Environmental Planner

HRsmart; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Muller Engineering Company is seeking an Environmental Planner to support transportation and water resources projects. You will analyze environmental impacts, prepare documentation under NEPA/ESA/CWA, and help manage permitting and stakeholder engagement.

The role includes serving as environmental lead on planning and transportation projects, coordinating with agencies, and delivering high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in environmental planning or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, biological science, natural resources, or related field.
• Experience with NEPA and environmental compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental analyses and prepare NEPA/ESA/CWA documentation.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, planning studies, and permit documentation.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to business development and proposals.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Lakewood - Lakewood, CO 80226 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Job Requirements

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.