Environmental Planner I

HNTB Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking an environment/planning professional to support projects from concept development through completion. You will analyze plans, collect data, apply NEPA and environmental policies, and prepare project materials to ensure client compliance.

The role emphasizes data compilation, basic graphics and reporting, and collaboration with senior staff. A Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or related field is required, with a Master's preferred; visa

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Understanding of environmental/planning laws (NEPA and related laws).
• Proficient technical writing using templates to create reports.
• Ability to compile and summarize data with guidance from senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes the design plan and identifies deliverables.
• Compiles and analyzes data from multi-disciplines and proposes solutions.
• Collects raw data, organizes, researches, and analyzes data.
• Prepares graphics and reports for small-scale projects.
• Assists in creating and presenting project materials to clients and community groups.
• Attends project team meetings with limited client interaction and other consultants.
• Documents meeting minutes and project communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Client-specific programs

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB

you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing environmental support from concept development through project completion including researching, gathering, and analyzing data, preparing project materials, and applying environmental law and policy to ensure compliance on behalf of the client.

What You'll Do

• Analyzes the design plan and identifies deliverables.
• Compiles and analyzes data associated with multi-disciplines and proposes technical solutions.
• Collects raw data, organizes, researches, and applies recognized tools of analysis to provide comprehensive review of the data.
• Prepares graphics and reports for limited portions of a project or for small-scale projects.
• Assists in the creation and presentation of project presentation materials, concepts, graphics, and reports to the client and community groups.
• May attend project team meeting with limited client interaction and other project consultants.
• Responsible for documenting meeting minutes, correspondences, and other forms related to projects within scope.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering or related field

What You'll Bring

• Understands how to operate Microsoft Office Suite and client-specific programs with direction from more experienced staff.
• Compiles and summarizes data (i.e., census data, land use data, ecology data, section 106, air and noise) with direction from more experienced staff.
• Gains a basic understanding of environmental/planning laws and regulations (i.e., NEPA, local, state and federal laws).
• Uses technical writing skills proficiently, making use of basic templates to create technically sound reports.
• Contributes to the environmental and planning documents and helps prepare reports with direction from more experienced staff.

What We Prefer

• Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Houston, TX (Fannin).

Culture

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work