Environmental Planning Manager - Planning and Program Management

Muller Engineering Company; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Muller Engineering Company is seeking an Environmental Planning Manager to lead planning and program management for transportation and water resources projects in Lakewood, CO. The role focuses on NEPA analyses, environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with regulatory agencies to secure permits and approvals.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in environmental planning, strong leadership, and a record of delivering quality work on schedule.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in environmental planning with a transportation focus.
• Project leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Biological or Natural Science is desired.
• Experience reviewing engineer plans for environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of CDOT NEPA procedures or related experience.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Self-motivated with leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation and water resources projects through environmental analysis and permitting.
• Prepare NEPA and other environmental compliance documents.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders for approvals.
• Lead environmental tasks, coordinate projects, and review deliverables.
• Facilitate meetings, organize agendas, minutes, and presentation materials.
• Assist in business development opportunities and proposal preparation.
• Deliver high-quality planning studies on time and within budget.
• Mentor junior staff and support hiring as backlog grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or Environmental Science

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

ArcGIS

Job description

Environmental Planning Manager - Planning and Program Management - (ENV-M-PPM.1)

Job Title

Environmental Planning Manager - Planning and Program Management

Organizational Unit

Muller Engineering Co., Inc.

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Transportation

Location

Lakewood - Lakewood, CO 80226 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Muller Engineering Company is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional to support our transportation and water resources practices. As a member of Muller’s Planning and Program Management group, this individual will support a variety of community and infrastructure projects through environmental analysis, regulatory compliance, permitting, and program and project management. Responsibilities will include conducting environmental analyses and preparing documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience preparing technical reports and environmental compliance documents, supporting public and stakeholder engagement, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and obtaining environmental permits and approvals. The candidate will serve in a variety of project roles, including environmental task lead, project coordinator, technical reviewer, and document preparer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable about the NEPA process as well as Section 404 permitting, Section 7/10 consultation, Section 106 consultation, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing planning reports and projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Facilitating meetings and organizing agendas, minutes, and presentation materials.
• Ideal candidate is a team player that strives to provide quality work, meet project needs, and deliver projects on time while having the ability to work independently with multiple priorities. Provide outstanding internal and external client service.
• Provide hands‑on project support in the areas of planning studies, report preparation, project facilitation, and public and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and strategize business development opportunities and assist with proposal preparation and interviews.
• Serve as environmental lead on planning and multi-disciplinary transportation projects.
• Deliver high-quality projects on-time and within budget.
• Conduct quality reviews of project deliverables and proposal documents.
• Assist in hiring additional planning staff upon securing sufficient project backlog.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• 8-10 years experience in environmental planning with a transportation focus.
• Project leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Biological or Natural Science is desired.
• Experience in reviewing engineer plans across multiple industries for environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of CDOT NEPA procedures or related experience.
• Experience in or knowledge of other programs, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and ESRI ArcGIS.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Self-motivated with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excel at building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.

Required License or Certification:

• Have a professional registration in applicant’s field of practice (CEP, LEED, ENV SP, AICP).