Environmental Planner - Mid to Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure planning, seeks an experienced Environmental Planner for our Raleigh, NC office. The role focuses on environmental permitting, NEPA/SEPA documentation, and coordination with DOT and regulators on transportation projects.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years in planning, basic GIS skills, and a willingness to travel. You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting projects across the Southeast and nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental science/studies or related field required.
• 7 to 10+ years of related planning experience.
• Minimum 3 years of task management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA/SEPA permitting/compliance.
• US Department of Transportation project experience required.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.
• Basic GIS experience, mapping and spatial analysis.
• Pre-employment background check and E-Verify compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage documents for NEPA, SEPA, and other regulatory permit applications.
• Coordinate project permitting with DOT, EPA, NPS, USACE, Coast Guard, FAA, NOAA.
• Apply NEPA/SEPA knowledge to evaluate project impacts.
• Conduct environmental studies and analyses for transportation projects.
• Support permitting efforts and QA/QC reviews.
• Assist with proposal efforts and cost estimates.
• Communicate with clients, regulators, and project teams.

Skills

Environmental permitting

NEPA/SEPA knowledge

Regulatory coordination

Project management

GIS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Planning, Environmental Science/Studies or related

Master's degree; preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Planner to join our team in our Raleigh, NC office. The ideal candidate has experience in environmental permitting and an understanding of DOT processes. As the successful new hire, you will specialize in transportation planning; have general knowledge of regulatory permitting and will have some project management or task lead experience; join a multidisciplinary team of planning and natural resource specialists who support infrastructure projects across the Southeast region and nationwide; and support the Environmental team to strategically plan their projects and coordinate with regulators and other stakeholders to accomplish their project goals while also avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating potential environmental and other community impacts, including environmental documentation (NEPA/SEPA), research and analysis, report writing, regulatory permitting, and compliance tasks for a variety of infrastructure (e.g., highway, roadway, rail, water, waterfront, and port) related projects.

Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepare and manage documents, reports, and graphics to support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and other regulatory permit applications
• Assist with the coordination of project permitting (with such entities such as: Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Forest Service, and NOAA-NMFS)
• Utilize knowledge of NEPA/SEPA processes and the application of environmental legislation to evaluate project-related impacts
• Conduct environmental studies and technical analyses for Department of Transportation projects, including those for FHWA, FRA, FTA, FAA, and MARAD
• Conduct environmental studies, data collection, impact analyses, alternative selection, and support permitting efforts
• Conduct QA/QC reviews for environmental tasks and project documents
• Assist with proposal efforts, including the development of fee and cost estimates
• Evaluate and assess projects and proposed activities in compliance with existing federal, state and local guidelines, policies and regulations
• Contact vendors; research literature; seek solutions to regulatory requirements
• Collect and analyze data (e.g., economic, demographic, fiscal, legal and/or technical variables) from various sources to determine affects to the environment
• Effectively coordinate, communicate, and provide presentations to a variety of audiences including: clients, engineers, scientists, regulatory agencies, private companies and internal team/clients

Other duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Planning, Environmental Science/Studies or related; required
  • Master's degree; preferred
• 7 to 10+ years of related planning experience; required
• Minimum 3 years of task management experience; required
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA/SEPA permitting/compliance processes; required
• US Department of Transportation project experience; required
• NCDOT Project Delivery Network and knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery; preferred
• Professional certifications such as AICP, LEED, CEP, ENV SP; preferred
• Willingness and availability occasionly travel overnight as projects require
• Basic GIS experience, particularly in applications relevant to planning, such as mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Working conditions

Travel is primarily in-state, although some regional and overnight travel will be required.

Physical requirements

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Occasional travel will be required.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.