Environmental Planner I

McCormick Taylor, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-deductible medical plans

Free vision and dental plans

Programs to enhance work-life balance

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Job summary

A full-service consulting firm in Raleigh is seeking an entry-level Environmental Planner I to join their team. The position involves completing environmental planning studies for transportation projects and requires a Bachelor's Degree in related fields. Candidates should be passionate about transportation and possess strong communication skills. The role supports a hybrid work environment and offers opportunities for career advancement along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in preparing NEPA documentation for transportation projects.
• Basic knowledge of environmental laws/policy including Section 4(f), 6(f), and 106.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete environmental planning studies for transportation projects.
• Support drafting of purpose and need statements.
• Assist with environmental studies for compliance with NEPA.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental studies, planning, or related field

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Job Title

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Ourcompany culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for an entry-level Environmental Planner I in our Raleigh, NC office to support our North Carolina transportation market. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment working on projects of varying complexities for a variety of clients. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about transportation and communities. Work will be in a hybrid remote/office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to complete environmental planning studies for a variety of transportation projects for NCDOT and municipalities
• Support the drafting of purpose and need statements
• Assist with environmental studies and draft documentation for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f), Section 6(f), and other state and federal environmental requirements
• Support public involvement activities
• Conduct background research to complete feasibility studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental studies, planning, or related field
• 0-4 years of experience in the preparation NEPA documentation for transportation projects basic knowledge of other related environmental laws/policy including Section 4(f), Section 6(f), and Section 106
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Must process a valid North Carolina driver's license to travel to various project locations and meetings

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.