Environmental Planner

Atwell, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Travel vouchers

Bonuses

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Midwest US practice, with potential affiliation to the Southfield or Allendale, MI offices or as a Midwest-based remote role. The position focuses on siting, routing, and permitting for utility-scale and distributed generation solar, energy storage, wind, and transmission projects across the Midwest.

You will support project managers on renewable energy studies, coordinate permitting processes, engage stakeholders, and help manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as land use planning, natural resource management, environmental policy, or similar degree or equivalent.
• 3-7+ years of demonstrated work experience performing similar tasks.
• Prior environmental and renewable energy consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to research and interpret county and local zoning ordinances.
• Experience preparing special land use and conditional use permits.
• Experience with the NEPA process preferred.
• Familiarity with USFWS Land Based Wind Energy Guidelines.
• Knowledge of GIS Analysis and Methodologies.
• Willingness to travel for limited project needs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project teams, clients, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with renewable energy studies including critical issues analysis, due diligence support, research and interpretation of state, county and local ordinances and site planning approval process.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, subject matter experts, field technicians, administrative staff and subconsultants to assemble and submit permit applications.
• Facilitate project meetings and agency coordination.
• Support with the development of material for agency meetings, public outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate project schedules, project task tracking, and submittal deadlines.
• Review reports and interpret impacts to project development.
• Work on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.

Skills

GIS analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Research & interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in land use planning / environmental policy / related field

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain’s “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

We have immediate opportunities for an Environmental Planner in the Midwest United States region to support our growing renewable energy practice, with specific emphasis on siting and permitting. This Environmental Planner position is preferred to be affiliated with our Southfield or Allendale, MI office but can be a remote position based in the Midwest. Project work may include siting, routing, and permitting for utility-scale and distributed generation solar, battery energy storage system, land-based wind, and electric transmission projects primarily throughout the Midwest.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with the execution of renewable energy studies including critical issues analysis, due diligence support, research and interpret state, county and local ordinances and site planning approval process.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, subject matter experts, field technicians, administrative staff and subconsultants to assemble and submit permit applications.
• Facilitate project meetings and agency coordination.
• Support with the development of material for agency meetings, public outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate project schedules, project task tracking, and submittal deadlines.
• Review reports and interpret impacts to project development.
• Work on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as land use planning, natural resource management, environmental policy, or similar degree or equivalent.
• 3-7+ years of demonstrated work experience performing similar tasks.
• Prior environmental and renewable energy consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to research and interpret county and local zoning ordinances.
• Experience preparing special land use and conditional use permits.
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process preferred.
• Familiarity with USFWS Land Based Wind Energy Guidelines.
• Knowledge of GIS Analysis and Methodologies.
• Willingness to travel for limited project needs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project teams, clients, and agencies.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Pay Range

$70,000—$90,000 USD

Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services