Environmental Planner II

McCormick Taylor, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Planner II for the NEPA Services Group in Harrisburg, PA or Pittsburgh, PA.

This role requires understanding NEPA regulations and transportation project delivery, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a hybrid environment. You will collaborate with senior NEPA specialists, prepare environmental studies and documentation, support public involvement, and contribute to field work as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of NEPA documentation experience for transportation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, planning, policy, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior NEPA specialists to complete environmental studies for transportation projects.
• Assist with environmental studies and NEPA documentation.
• Support public involvement activities.
• Conduct background environmental research for scoping documents and proposals.
• Assist with environmental field work, as needed.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Strong writing & communication

Microsoft Office 365

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies

Tools

CE Expert System

Job description

Job Title

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA 17110 US (Primary)
Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA 15205 US

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Company Overview

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. Our company 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 Environmental Planner II in our National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Services Group in either Harrisburg, PA or Pittsburgh, PA. This position will require an understanding of NEPA regulations and transportation project delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking an individual who can handle being involved in multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well in hybrid remote/office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Work with senior NEPA specialists and an interdisciplinary team to complete environmental studies for a variety of transportation project for PennDOT and the PA Turnpike Commission
• Assist with environmental studies and draft environmental documentation for compliance with NEPA, Section 4(f), and other federal and state environmental requirements
• Support public involvement activities
• Conduct background environmental research for project scoping documents and proposals
• Assist with environmental field work, as needed

Qualifications

• 4-7years of experience in the preparation of NEPA documentation for transportation projects with knowledge of NEPA umbrella environmental laws,including Section 4(f), Section 106, Section 6(f), the Endangered Species Act, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, planning, policy, or related field
• Experience working on PennDOT projects and in the CE Expert System; PA Turnpike experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communicationwriting skills
• Exceptional document writing and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Must possess a valid driver's license to travel to various project locations and meetings

Benefits

• no-deductible medical plans
• free vision and dental plans
• programs to enhance work-life balance
• flexible and hybrid work schedules

Equal Opportunity

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.