Graduate Planner

GHD; Hyannis (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Graduate Environmental Planner to support environmental planning, permitting, impact assessment, and regulatory compliance for infrastructure projects. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, gain hands-on experience, and grow through mentoring and structured learning in a hybrid in-office setting.

You will contribute to reporting, permitting materials, and regulatory research while developing practical consulting skills and project delivery capabilities across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, urban or regional planning, natural resources, sustainability, public policy, or related field.
• Strong interest in environmental planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and impact assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to organize and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental planning and environmental impact assessment projects through research, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities, including materials needed for permits, approvals, and agency consents.
• Research land use planning, environmental regulations, public policy, and project development requirements.
• Collect, organize, interpret, and analyze environmental, planning, and regulatory information to support project recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, environmental documentation, meeting materials, and client deliverables.
• Support project coordination, scheduling, document control, and other project management activities.
• Assist with proposals, bids, and tender responses by gathering and organizing required information.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in technical training, professional development, and communities of practice.

Skills

Communication

Research

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Graduate Environmental Planner to join our team! In this role, you will support environmental planning, permitting, impact assessment, regulatory compliance, and project delivery for environmental and infrastructure projects. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams while building practical consulting skills through mentoring, structured learning, and varied project experience.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Supporting environmental planning and environmental impact assessment projects through research, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Assisting with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance activities, including materials needed for permits, approvals, and agency consents
• Researching land use planning, environmental regulations, public policy, and project development requirements
• Collecting, organizing, interpreting, and analyzing environmental, planning, and regulatory information to support project recommendations
• Preparing technical reports, permit applications, environmental documentation, meeting materials, and client deliverables
• Supporting project coordination, scheduling, document control, and other project management activities
• Assisting with proposals, bids, and tender responses by gathering and organizing required information
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Following applicable health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
• Participating in technical training, professional development, and communities of practice

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, urban or regional planning, natural resources, sustainability, public policy, environmental studies, or a related field
• Strong interest in environmental planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and impact assessment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to organize and interpret information from multiple sources and draw meaningful conclusions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet commitments
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Internship, co-op, research, or academic project experience in environmental planning, permitting, environmental studies, or regulatory compliance preferred
• Familiarity with environmental assessment, GIS, data analysis tools, environmental research methods, or government approval processes is a plus

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.