NEPA Planner IV

ATLAS; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas seeks a Senior NEPA Planner to guide complex Southeast transportation projects from planning through environmental approval. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop NEPA documentation and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules.

The role involves coordinating with GDOT, DOTs, regulators, and stakeholders, with travel up to 25% and options for hybrid or remote work across GA, LA, TN, or the Carolinas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.
• 8–15 years of professional experience with planning-level analysis and NEPA documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel.
• Experience with Georgia GDOT preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work products.
• 5+ years as a seller-doer for DOTs.
• Knowledge of NEPA, GEPA, GEPA
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office, AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• ArcGIS Pro and ESRI Field Maps preferred.
• Hybrid or remote work capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental planning for DOT projects in the Southeast.
• Prepare NEPA documentation (PCEs, CEs, EAs, FONSIs, EISs).
• Lead coordination within an interdisciplinary NEPA team.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Read and interpret transportation plans and specs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare materials for public involvement meetings and respond to comments.
• Apply MOUs to transportation projects.
• Conduct land use research to support NEPA.
• Maintain DOT TPro updates, Primavera P6 schedules, progress reports, and meeting minutes.
• Support business development with technical and fee proposals.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

Team coordination

Communication skills

Public involvement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI Field Maps

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

NEPA Planner IV - GA, TN, Carolinas, or LA

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

As a Senior NEPA Planner, this professional will help shape the delivery of some of the Southeast's most impactful transportation infrastructure projects in Louisiana and major transportation improvements across Georgia. They will play a key role in advancing projects from planning through environmental approval, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to help communities improve mobility, connectivity, and economic growth.

This position will be either hybrid or remote and can potentially sit in Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana or in the Carolinas.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform environmental planning for state Department of Transportation (DOT) projects throughout the Southeast.
• Prepare NEPA documentation, including:
  • Programmatic Categorical Exclusions (PCEs)
  • Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
  • Environmental Assessments (EAs)
  • Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs)
  • Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Lead coordination within an interdisciplinary NEPA team consisting of:
  • Historians
  • Archaeologists
  • Ecologists
  • Air/Noise Analysts
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules for transportation projects.
• Read and interpret transportation construction plans and specifications.
• Anticipate potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare materials for public involvement meetings and draft responses to public comments.
• Understand and apply applicable Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to transportation projects.
• Conduct land use planning research to support NEPA documentation.
• Prepare and maintain:
  • DOT TPro updates
  • Primavera P6 schedule updates
  • DOT progress reports
  • Monthly coordination meeting minutes
• Support business development initiatives, including the preparation of technical and fee proposals for local, state, and federally funded projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders, including:
  • Project and program managers
  • Roadway, structural, and traffic engineers
  • Regulatory agencies
  • Local governments
  • Other project team members and stakeholders

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.
• 8-15 years of professional experience, including planning-level analysis and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel.
• Experience working with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work products.
• 5+ years of experience serving as a seller-doer for Departments of Transportation (DOTs).
• Knowledge and understanding of:
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • State Environmental Policy Acts
  • Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA)
• Proficiency with:
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with Project Management teams.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ESRI Field Maps preferred.
• Ability to travel out of state on an occasional basis as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or remote work environment.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

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