Environmental Permitting & Land Use Planner - Multiple Locations

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k match

Paid time off + nine holidays

Volunteer time off

Coaching and external training support

Job summary

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) seeks a full-time Environmental Planner. Hybrid role based in MFA offices, focusing on WA, OR, and ID.

You'll lead permitting strategies, coordinate with agencies, and guide projects from analysis to final approvals across infrastructure, redevelopment, and waterfront initiatives. The role emphasizes client interaction, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to advance business development and professional growth within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, natural resources, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental planning, permitting, or land use planning.
• Experience preparing and managing permit applications for Pacific Northwest projects.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act permitting, SEPA, shoreline regulations, and local land use processes.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, municipalities, tribes, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting strategies and coordinate with regulatory agencies across WA, OR, and ID.
• Prepare permit applications and guide projects through local, state, and federal approvals.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Develop relationships with clients and contribute to business development and proposals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Client coordination

Regulatory coordination

Environmental permitting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS

Job description

Environmental Planner

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Planner. This is a hybrid position that could be based out of any of our offices. As our Environmental Planner, you will manage diverse projects, primarily in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, collaborating with clients and stakeholders. This position will be involved in all aspects of project execution, from analysis, report and proposal writing to comprehensive project management. You will lead permitting strategies, coordinate with regulatory agencies, prepare permit applications, and guide projects through local, state, and federal approval processes. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape infrastructure, redevelopment, restoration, and waterfront projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

As an Environmental Planner, you will…

work on a wide variety of projects that help clients advance site development, restoration, and infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest. One day might involve mapping out a permitting strategy for a complex waterfront project, while the next could include coordinating with regulatory agencies, preparing permit applications, or helping a client navigate local land use requirements. A significant portion of your work will focus on environmental permitting, regulatory coordination, and finding practical pathways to move projects forward.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them understand regulatory requirements and guiding projects through environmental review and permitting processes. You'll manage project schedules, budgets, and client communications while collaborating closely with planners, scientists, engineers, GIS specialists, and communications professionals to deliver successful outcomes.

As you grow in the role, you'll have opportunities to build client relationships, contribute to business development efforts, support proposal preparation, attend conferences and industry events, and mentor junior staff. If you enjoy solving complex permitting challenges, working with a wide range of stakeholders, and helping bring impactful projects to life throughout the Pacific Northwest, you'll fit right in at MFA.

To thrive in this role, you must have…

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental planning, permitting, or land use planning.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing permit applications for projects within the Pacific Northwest.
• Working knowledge of Clean Water Act permitting, SEPA, shoreline regulations, critical areas ordinances, removal-fill law, and local land use approval processes.
• Experience coordinating directly with regulatory agencies, municipalities, tribes, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Growing knowledge of land use planning principles, environmental regulations, and community development strategies.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; GIS or similar tools a plus.

Who We Are…

MFA is an engineering and environmental company improving our communities through our work with our clients. We are employee-owned and employee-minded. Come join MFA for the benefits to your career, the benefits to your community and also our benefits package:

• 100% premium coverage for your medical/dental/vision and 76% for your dependents
• Two competitive medical plan options to choose from
• Competitive paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Paid community service and volunteer time off
• Comp time program for exempt employees
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k company match
• Support for your professional growth through coaching and external training support

Our hiring process for this position

• Initial Conversation with Recruiting Specialist
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Interview with the Team

Compensation Range: $83,900 to $100,000 a year

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Here at MFA, we celebrate diversity and actively encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

MFA is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by laws and regulations.

Salary: $83900 - $100000 per year