Environmental Planner - Transportation - REMOTE

ICF; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Environmental Planner - Transportation to join their Texas-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on NEPA compliance and support transportation projects that significantly impact infrastructure development. You will collaborate with talented professionals, tackle complex environmental challenges, and contribute to sustainable practices. With a focus on professional growth and community investment, this position is ideal for those looking to expand their skills in a dynamic environment. Join a purpose-driven company that values diversity and respects all voices in the team.

Benefits

Flexible workplace arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Volunteer opportunities

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields.
• 2+ years experience providing consulting services for TxDOT.

Responsibilities

• Support management of NEPA transportation projects and regulatory tasks.
• Analyze guidance and regulations for compliance support.
• Author and review technical reports for NEPA and TxDOT guidelines.

Skills

NEPA Compliance

Environmental Consulting

Regulatory Guidance

Technical Writing

Client Engagement

Education

BS / BA in Biology

Natural Resource Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Planning

Job description

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about serving our clients, our people, and the communities where we live and work. We are consultants, planners, scientists, project managers, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to outstanding service. If you have a hunger to learn and a desire to solve the most challenging environmental and regulatory issues our clients have to offer, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and apply to join our team.

ICF’s Texas-based transportation team is seeking an Environmental Planner - Transportation with experience in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and experience consulting for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The successful candidate would leverage their environmental and regulatory expertise to support diverse projects for clients in the transportation and infrastructure sectors. The candidate would be given immediate opportunities to tackle new challenges and build client relationships while working with and learning from some of the most talented project managers and technical experts in the state of Texas. This role is perfect for an early-career TxDOT environmental consultant looking for the next step in expanding their skills and growing their career.

Why you will love working here :

• Work that matters : Our services help ensure infrastructure development is done thoughtfully and sustainably
• Professional growth : Our markets are booming, creating significant opportunities for motivated consultants to grow their careers
• Quality of life : Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment in the community : Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you : Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will do :

• Support management of NEPA transportation projects that involve a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks
• Analyze guidance and regulations to support Project Managers, subject matter experts, and clients navigating regulatory compliance
• Author, edit, and review technical reports for clients in accordance with NEPA and TxDOT guidelines
• Provide technical input and administrative coordination on complex projects involving NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, federal and state laws, and agency consultations
• Grow in leadership on our Transportation team and help to mentor, train, and guide junior staff

What you need to have (minimum qualifications) :

• BS / BA in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning or a similar field
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (government, consulting, academia)
• 2+ years experience providing consulting services for TxDOT

What we would like you to have (preferred qualifications) :

• Experience supporting studies for TxDOT projects, overseeing technical studies and providing regulatory guidance
• An understanding of TxDOT SOPs and industry best-practices
• TxDOT Pre-Certifications(2.14.1, in particular )
• Technical writing skills and ability to review, QA / QC, and provide feedback to technical staff
• Strong knowledge of environmental consulting practices and environmental laws
• Ability to present solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
• Business-minded with an eye towards client engagement and market growth

ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. If you perform well in

a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.