Environmental Planner II: Climate & Infrastructure Planning

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

ESOP — Employee ownership

401(k) match program

Paid time off (PTO)

Six paid holidays

Floating personal holidays

Parental leave

Short/long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Planner II to join our team. This role offers hybrid work options from our Midwest locations and the opportunity to impact communities through proactive environmental planning and collaboration across disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree with 5+ years of experience (3+ with a Master’s), knowledge of NEPA/MEPA, and a proven ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Urban/Regional Planning or similar with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years.
• AICP or CEP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with NEPA/MEPA and environmental reviews.
• Experience with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Experience writing and reviewing federal CEs, EAs, and EIS.
• Strong client needs assessment and service-quality evaluation.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support federal/state environmental reviews (NEPA/MEPA) and related laws.
• Assist with infrastructure and corridor planning, sustainability, and resilience.
• Contribute to environmental assessments and policy research for community resilience.
• Coordinate with natural, cultural, water resources, engineering and planning teams.
• Support parks/trail planning and environmental documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on multi-agency projects.
• Contribute to team development and a collaborative practice.
• Travel to project sites, meetings and locations as needed.

Skills

Environmental planning

NEPA/MEPA knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Technical report writing

Client needs assessment

Electronic communication

Public/agency liaison

Driving/travel eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning / related field

Master’s degree in related field (optional)

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Planner II to join our team. This role offers hybrid work options from our Midwest locations and the opportunity to impact communities through proactive environmental planning and collaboration across disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree with 5+ years of experience (3+ with a Master’s), knowledge of NEPA/MEPA, and a proven ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. Travel may be required.