Environmental Planner & NEPA Specialist (Houston)

Environmental Planner/Scientist - Entry Level; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

License bonuses

Employee referral program

Job summary

ETC is Houston’s premier AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm, connecting reputable organizations across Texas with environmental, engineering, and technical talent. We are seeking an Environmental Planner / Scientist at an entry level to support regulatory compliance and NEPA work for transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects in Houston.

This role targets early-career professionals (1–3 years) eager to develop in NEPA documentation, environmental site assessments, technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, geography, GIS or similar discipline/closely related field
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Candidate must provide research and writing examples, as applicable

Responsibilities

• Providing multifaceted subject matter support in regulatory compliance processes of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other environmental regulations
• Assisting in NEPA document preparation (CEs, EA, EIS) for transportation or infrastructure projects
• Performing environmental technical studies and report preparation
• Assisting in public and agency outreach
• Working with interdisciplinary team of technical specialists
• Assisting with proposals and business development
• Staying up to date on regulatory changes and establishing relationships with regulatory officials
• Participating in client functions, tradeshows and conferences
• Conducting and supporting environmental site assessments (Phase I/II ESA)
• Support and assist water resources and wetland delineations and habitat assessments

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, geography, GIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

ArcGIS

Python

Job description

ETC is Houston’s premier AEC and infrastructure recruiting firm, connecting reputable organizations across Texas with environmental, engineering, and technical talent. We are seeking an Environmental Planner / Scientist at an entry level to support regulatory compliance and NEPA work for transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects in Houston.

This role targets early-career professionals (1–3 years) eager to develop in NEPA documentation, environmental site assessments, technical